The Department of Social Welfare, Kohima organised a farewell programme in honour of the retiring and outgoing Commissioner and Secretary, Social Welfare, Martha R. Ritse, IAS on 1st April 2025 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima.

Joint Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Olemjungla, shared a brief profile of Ritse’s career as an NCS officer, which began in 1991. Over the years, she had served in various capacities in the District Administration, ARC, Shillong, and in various other departments, such as - Rural Development, Health and Family Welfare, Tourism and Land Resources. Ritse was inducted in the IAS Nagaland Cadre in 2002, and retired on 31st March 2025.

Advisor, Social Welfare, Wangpang Konyak speaking on the occasion congratulated Ritse and thanked her for her dedicated services to the Government of Nagaland till her superannuation.

Short speeches were delivered by Alun Hangsing, Chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights; W. Nginyeih Konyak, Chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Women; Tosheli Zhimomi, Director, Social Welfare, and Bodeno S. Colo, Secretary, Social Welfare.

Martha R. Ritse, IAS, in her farewell speech thanked all the department officials and staff for their cooperation, support and encouragement over the years, and urged them to continue giving their dedicated services to reach out to the grassroots.

Special songs were presented by officials of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Kohima and Male voice. Deputy Secretary, Social Welfare, Angela Sophie pronounced the prayer of blessings. The program was chaired by Additional Secretary, Social Welfare, Yongchingkumla,

(DIPR)