The two-day annual conference cum workshop on schemes and programmes of the Department of Industries and Commerce began on the 19th of April 2022 at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kohima
The event began with a short inaugural programme with Imnatiba, Advisor Industries, and Commerce, Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland as the guest of honour.
Speaking at the event Imnatiba expressed that the sole purpose of the conference was for the officers of the department to come forward and share their thoughts and express their grievances and struggles and discuss ways and means to overcome these issues to ensure that the department functions smoothly and can serve the public in all its capacity. He also highlighted that with the rising unemployment problem in the state the Department has been bestowed with the responsibility to create avenues and employment opportunities in the private sector and hence urged upon the officers of the department to be innovative in their approach to their duty and act as facilitators and consultants for the young and upcoming entrepreneurs. Imnatiba also initiated a discussion with all the participants related to the implementation of the various schemes and programmes in all the districts and subdivisions.
Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner and Secretary also spoke at the event and encouraged the officers to actively participate in the workshop and have healthy discussions towards finding ways and means on how to best implement the flagship programmes as well as the centrally sponsored schemes.
The inaugural programme was chaired by Temjen Jamir, Addl. Director; Vitsutho Nyuthe, Director Department of Industries and Commerce presented the welcome address.
The two-day annual conference cum workshop on schemes and programmes will be highlighted by presentations by the General Managers of the District Industries Centres on the first day and presentations on various schemes and programmes of the department by the programme officers on the second day.
(Morotsung Longchar, IA Kohima)
