A Farewell programme in honor of O.T. Chingmak Chang, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary and Director of Science & Technology Department, GoN, was held at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of S&T, Kohima on 31st January 2023.

In his farewell speech, O.T Chingmak Chang reminded the officers and staff of the department to remain united, put their minds together and give their best for the welfare of our society. He said the department has a greater role to play in the sustainable development of the state. Looking at the topography and abundant resources of the state, scientific approach and intervention have a huge role in the materialization of these resources, particularly in Agriculture, Medicinal plants, and other related areas.

He asserted that with his clear conscience, he has done his best as a government servant under various capacities and is now happy to retire in good health by the Grace of God, meanwhile assuring that he will continue to work for the welfare of society.

The programme was chaired by Senior Scientific Officer and Member Secretary NASTEC, Kevitso Kenneth. Earlier, speeches on behalf of the department were delivered by Kuko Mero, Joint Secretary to the GoN, Dept. of S&T, Richard Rikhio, Scientific Officer, and Kekuneil Ltu, Scientist B, NASTEC.

(DIPR)