Kohima, July 4: Nagaland Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir announced a fresh initiative to enhance monitoring of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) through the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA). A series of DISHA meetings will begin from July 9, starting with Peren district and gradually cover seven districts across the state.

The DISHA committees are tasked with coordinating and monitoring CSS implementation, ensuring no fund diversion, and addressing grievances from grassroots beneficiaries. The committee will act as a bridge between the Union government and the state for proper implementation of centrally funded projects.

Jamir emphasized that quarterly reviews will be conducted, and departments found lacking will be given 30 days to resolve issues. He also called on Village Development Boards (VDBs) and village council leaders to report irregularities in schemes like MGNREGA before funds are misappropriated.

Additionally, Jamir highlighted efforts to push for inclusion of local languages and dialects as third languages for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment under India Post, and urged the state government to proactively use the powers granted under Article 371A for development by engaging landowners and the community.