Continuing the series of surprise inspections across government offices, Deputy Chief Minister, Yanthungo Patton visited several departments in Wokha on 26th September 2025.
The Offices inspected included the Horticulture Office, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), District Planning & Machinery Office, and Land Resources Office. During the visit, a total of 12 staff members were found absent across the departments. The Horticulture Department had one absentee out of eleven staff, PHED reported one absentee from a total strength of thirty-two, Planning & Machinery had five absentees out of fourteen, and the Land Resources Office recorded five absentees from a total of seventeen staff.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Wokha. Vineet Kumar IAS, Superintendent of Police Wokha, Relo Aye, and representatives from Lotha Hoho and Lotha Students’ Union, including their respective Presidents, Mhondamo Ovung and Lirhonthung Kithan. Addressing the issue, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that while many staff members are sincerely performing their duties, even a few unjustified absences can disrupt public service delivery. He emphasized the need for all departments to uphold discipline and accountability to ensure that citizens receive the services they rightfully deserve. He further stated that such inspections will continue in order to reinforce a culture of responsibility and transparency within the government machinery.
(DPRO & IA, Wokha)
