In another significant step towards localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) of the Planning & Transformation Department, Government of Nagaland, organized a District-level Consultation for formulating the 'SDG District Roadmap' at DC's Conference Hall, Peren on 1st August 2023.

The workshop was chaired by EAC Peren, Kevethito Rose, and dignitaries present included the District Planning Officer Peren, along with Heads of Offices and representatives of the district departments.

In his address, the EAC welcomed the officials from the SDGCC, State Planning Department Kohima, on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner. He also highlighted the concept and importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Peren and Nagaland. He further emphasized the importance of accurate data for proper planning and requested the Heads of Offices to collect or gather correct data for onward submission.

The key objective of the consultation is to formulate the 'Peren District SDG Roadmap' to achieve the Nagaland SDG Vision 2030. It will be a comprehensive and inclusive roadmap that reflects the aspirations of the Peren district.

As part of this consultation, the first technical session was conducted by SDG Officer, Abilo Humtsoe. She shared the framework and process for formulating the 'SDG District Roadmap'. Humtsoe also presented the monitoring frameworks and Peren's performance in the 'National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023,' highlighting the indicators that require improvement in Peren District and the way forward. Khriketou, M&E presented Peren's performance in SDG district indicators.

In the second technical session, one-on-one department consultations were carried out for all concerned departments to brainstorm and address queries regarding the framework of the 'SDG District Roadmap'.

(DPRO & Mamang, IA Peren)