SENAPATI, Jan 25: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, George Kurian, visited Senapati district today to inspect various ongoing institutions and development projects. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Mamoni Doley, IAS, and other district officials, Kurian visited key sites such as the Model Residential School at Taphou Naga, the District Hospital, Astro Turf, Multi-Purpose Parking Lot, Village Chief Association Building, and the Model Anganwadi Centre at Rikhumai Taphou.
During the visit, the Minister engaged with village chiefs, discussing the government’s focus on grassroots-level development. Later, Kurian chaired a review meeting at the DC Conference Hall in Senapati, where District Level Officers (DLOs) provided updates on central flagship programs and ongoing projects. Discussions included the progress of initiatives under schemes like PMJAY, PMMVY, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Poshan Abhiyan, PM Poshan Scheme, PMAY-G, and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Kurian commended the Senapati District Administration for its efficient service delivery and progress in developmental efforts. He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to Northeast India’s development, emphasizing that both information and transformation should advance together. The review meeting also covered updates on infrastructure, connectivity, tap water access, electricity, literacy, and self-help group activities. Departments such as MSPDCL, PWD, PHED, and Veterinary & Animal Husbandry presented their progress reports.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including Superintendent of Police Anupam, IPS, ADC Rang David Kung, MCS, DFO Shanngam S, IFS, and CEO Adahrii Maheo, MCS.
