Nagaland CM meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The chief minister brought to the notice of Mr. Singh, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, some of the issues related to deputation and placement of IAS officers in Nagaland.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh and discussed various state-related issues ranging from development to placement of all India services officers.

Mr. Rio appreciated Mr. Singh's keen interest and focus on the development of the Northeast and said the people of the state always look upon him as their messenger in the national capital who is always ready to follow up on issues of their concern, a statement issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

The chief minister brought to the notice of Mr. Singh, the Union Minister of State for Personnel, some of the issues related to deputation and placement of IAS officers in Nagaland.

In response, the minister said he will ask the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to give due consideration to all these issues and examine what best can be done.

The chief minister also requested the Union minister to follow up with the central government on the progress of some project proposals for Nagaland.

Mr. Singh said that his office will take due cognizance of this.

The minister said it is primarily because of the high priority given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Northeast has today undergone miraculous transformation which is difficult to believe and the Northeast model of development is now being cited as a development model in other parts of the country as well.