Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Anganwadi Centre 'A' at Kiphire on 14th November 2025, and held a brief interaction with the local Anganwadi Workers, Helpers and Children. She also handed over a Cheque provided by the State Bank of India (SBI) and reviewed the implementation of Central Schemes; the on-going development projects and welfare initiatives sanctioned to the Aspirational Kiphire District.
Director of Social Welfare Department, Nagaland, Tosheli Zhimomi moderated the programme, delivered the welcome address and also highlighted the background of the Anganwadi Centres in the District.
Advisor S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards & Civil Defence and a host of dignitaries attended the programme.
Later, Nirmala Sitharaman also graced the Pungro-Kiphire Mandal Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Campaign Vidhansabha Sammelan of the BJP Nagaland, as the Guest Speaker at Hopongkiu Memorial Hall, Kiphire.
Sitharaman was accompanied by Temjen Imna Along, Minister for Tourism & Higher Education, Minister for Housing & Mechanical Engineering, Bashangmongba Chang; Pintu M Ghost State Secretary & Co-Convenor, Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan; Zaremo Kikon, State Vice President & Convenor, Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan and a host of dignitaries.
A grand cultural programme was also held in honour of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Finance on 13th November 2025 at 14th NAP (IR) Bn, Kiphire.
(DPRO & IA Kiphire)
