An Orientation for Line Departments on Block Level Coordination Committee (BLCC) for GPDP-VPRP and an Orientation on Block Level Gender Forum (BLGF) program was held at the CMTC Hall, Jakhama, on 23rd October 2025, organized by the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM), BMMU, RD Block Jakhama.
During the first session, Vilopi Angami, Block Development Officer, RD Block Jakhama, presented an overview and orientation on the Block Level Coordination Committee (BLCC), highlighting the importance of inter-departmental collaboration in the effective implementation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP). He stated that the program involves convergence with schemes of all related central ministries and line departments concerning the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, which are highly relevant to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Vitsituo Mepfhü-o, Block Program Manager, NSRLM, BMMU, RD Block Jakhama, spoke on the objectives of the Gender Forum and its vital role in promoting gender equality and inclusiveness at the grassroots level. He emphasized that gender is socially constructed and also highlighted issues related to gender-based violence, the Gender Resource Centre, and counselling rooms.
The program was chaired by Sokhrienuo Rüpre-o, Area Coordinator, RD Block Jakhama. Menguno Koso, President, JWLCCS, Jakhama, invoked God’s blessing, while Mele, Junior Engineer, RD Block Jakhama, proposed the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all participants and resource persons.
The second session featured the Block Level Gender Forum Meeting, chaired by Vineikho Tetso (NCS), Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Jakhama. The meeting discussed key gender-related issues, action plans, and strategies for empowering women through community-based interventions.
The program concluded with an interactive exchange among participants, marking a step forward in strengthening convergence and gender inclusion at the block level.
(IA Jakhama)
