CHIEF SECRETARY MEETS OFFICIALS FROM JAPAN

A team of officials from the Japan Embassy and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) called upon Chief Secretary J. Alam, IAS to discuss various developmental projects in Nagaland on 1st June 2022 at the Chief Secretary's conference room, Civil Secretariat Kohima.

During the discussion, Alam assured all necessary assistance as required by the visiting delegations in implementing various developmental projects in the State. The projects discussed in the meeting include Smart City Kohima, Medical College Kohima, the establishment of Eco Park, plastic waste management, water harvesting, plantation of trees, disaster management, and promoting better road connectivity. The visiting delegations urged the government to lift certain restrictions for easy transferring of the mortal remains of Japanese soldiers. The objective of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation by contributing to the development of the economy and society and economic stability of overseas regions.

(Temjen IA, Tiakumla IA)