Capacity building for village functionaries at Jakhama

Capacity building for village functionaries under Jakhama sub-division was held at Jakhama town hall July 18 with SDO (C) Jakhama, Sungti as the chairman.
In the first session, SDO (C) Kohima, Kethosituo spoke on Nagaland Village and Area Act 1978 and related matters, Roles, Power and Duties, Qualification of Members, disqualifications, filling of casual vacancy, control of village council etc.
SDO (C) Dev. Kohima, Neilezo Tep shared on the topic ‘Role and function of the GBs’. He said that appointment of any GB should be less than 40 years of age and should be a permanent resident of the village.  In the third session, project director DRDA, Kohima, Thungdeno Mozhui spoke on the topic VDB (Village Development Board) model rules 1980, duties of VDB, composition, procedures to operate it fund under grant-in-aid, operating banks, meetings, terms and references etc.
In the afternoon session, DDE, Nezetounuo and JEO, Kaitunchap shared on the ‘Roles and functions of VEC, SSA and RMSA’.
EE PHED, Er. Mezivil Kikhi spoke on WATSAN matters such as roles and responsibilities of Institution at the village level, composition and function of WATSAN committee, fund and financial transaction, maintenance of stock registers etc.
SDO (III) power department, Er. Meyingthungo Ngullie gave a power point presentation on overview of model rules for village electricity management board (VEMB). Dr. Lolekhol Medical Officer also spoke on the topic ‘Village Health Committee’. SDO (C) Jakhama, Sungti proposed vote of thanks. Around, 350 people attended the programme.