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Green CADC Week Launched On World Environment Day

Kamalanagar, June 5: CADC with rest of the world today celebrated the World Environment Day with the launching of Green CADC Week on the occasion. The programme organized by the Environment and Forest Department, CADC in collaboration with “Tarum”- an environmental NGO based in CADC – was flagged off by the Hon’ble CEM, CADC Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma.

Councilors, employees and students gathered in hundreds early in the morning to participate in the programme which started off with planting of seedlings supplied by the Forest Department along a stretch of about 5 km road from Kamalanagar-IV to New Secretariat Complex.

In the afternoon a cultural programme was organized to mark the day. School children from different schools performed on items based on environmental theme.

The CEM, CADC speaking on the occasion spoke about the implication of Global warming over the sustenance of life on this planet. The lost of forest cover within CADC is mainly attributable to our age old practice of Jhum cultivation which he said needs to be resolved through institutionalized policy. He said it shall be the endevour of his Government to introduce control over the way how jhum is currently practiced with cooperation from the leaders of the village councils. While speaking on the occasion he also expressed his hope over the newly formed environmental NGO “Tarum” of their contribution towards conservation and development of the environment.

Finally, at the end of the programme prizes of the inter school quiz contest conducted by Tarum earlier in the morning were distributed by Dangu Amarshriti Chakma, E/M i/c Environment and Forest. Dangu Lokkhijoy Chakma, President, Tarum made it a point that the time is running out and it’s high time to swing into action rather than simply laying down Acts and Rules.

DCCF Office Building Inaugurated

Kamalanagar, June 1:The hon’ble Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma inaugurated the office building of District Council Conservator of Forest, CADC at kamalanagar today.

The construction of the building was sanctioned under 13th Finance Commission during 2011-12. The estimated cost of the building is about Rs.10.00 lakh as told by the DCCF, CADC in his brief report on the construction.

On the occasion the Forest Department organized a session for planting of seedlings around the office boundary which was set off by the hon’ble CEM.

The physician turned politician Dangu Dr. B. D. Chakma, Hon’ble CEM, CADC on the occasion spoke on the science of global warming and its link to our inability to protect our forest. One of his priorities, he said, shall be to rejuvenate and restore the lost forest cover under CADC. He also referred to the scarcity of water sources within CADC area being a consequence of rampant deforestation.

CADC Budget 2013-14 Passed

Kamalanagar, May 10:The CADC Budget for the current financial year was voted and passed today in the 3rd sitting of the 3 day budget session. A Budgetary allocation of Rs.3195.00 lakh under Non-plan sector and Rs.1537.00 lakh under Plan sector as normal Grant-in-aid was made for the Council by the State Government on which the Budget was prepared.

The official bill moved by the Hon’ble CEM, CADC Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma yesterday in the second sitting, which sought to expand the Executive Committee from 6 members to 8 members, was also voted and passed.

CADC Budget Session 2013-14, Second Sitting

Kamalanagar, May 9:The second sitting of the CADC Budget Session discussed the Budget today which was placed before the House on 6th. The budget with its maximum share going towards administrative cost, the discussion concluded early.

After the discussion got over, the Hon’ble CEM, CADC Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma presented an official Bill. The bill sought to expand the Executive Committee to 8 (eight) members from the existing strength of 6 (six). The Hon’ble CEM, CADC stated, in justification for bringing in the Bill, that the need to expand the Executive Committee has become imperative with the increase of departments and increase in number of member to the District Council. There has been an increase in the number of departments under CADC with the entrustment of the Minor Irrigation department and Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation department. With the delimitation of the MDC constituencies the number of member of District Council has increased from 17 to 20.

The Session was adjourned till tomorrow when voting on the budget and on the official bill shall take place.

CADC Budget Session 2013-14 Starts

Kamalanagar, May 6:The first Budget Session of the 9th CADC started today. The 9th General Election to the Council which concluded recently caused a delayed budget.

The new Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma placed the budget before the house. The budget comprised of the Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2012-13 and the Demand for grants, 2013-14.

In the Supplementary Demand for grants, 2012-13 Rs.1399.01 lakh has been allocated under Plan sector and Rs.268.00 lakh under Non-Plan sector which is inclusive of Rs.1249.01 lakh under NLCPR and Rs.150.00 lakh under SCA. The Revenue collection for the year 2012-13 was 60.93 lakh against a target of Rs.98.70 lakh.

A Budgetary allocation of Rs.3195.00 lakh under Non-plan sector and Rs.1537.00 lakh under Plan sector as normal Grant-in-aid was made for the Council by the State Government for the current fiscal year 2013-14. Out of the allocated amount, Rs.351.16 lakh shall go for the purpose of developmental schemes while rest of the amount shall go to meet payment for salaries.

The Hon’ble CEM, CADC in his budget speech pledged to put his best effort to increase the budgetary allocation as and when the size of the State Annual Plan get finalized by the Planning Commission. He also made a projection for local revenue target of Rs.66.49 lakh and a collection of an amount of Rs.25.01 lakh as Employees contribution in the CADC Employees Pension Fund.

The Budget Session was adjourned till 9th May.

42nd CADC Day Celebrated

Kamalanagar, April 29:The 42nd CADC Day was celebrated today ceremonially. The morning of the Day was started with the hoisting of the CADC flag by the new Chief Executive Member, CADC Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma to the tune of the CADC anthem.

On the occasion the patriots like Shri Kristo Mohan Chakma and Shri Atul Chandra Chakma were recalled and tributes were showered upon them.

The new CEM expressed his hope for cooperation from every section of the society to take CADC on the path of growth. In his address to the public he announced the induction of four members into his Executive Committee for which, he told, recommendation were sent to His Excellency, the Governor of Mizoram. The four to be Executive Members are Shri Susen Chakma, Shri Doyal Chandra Chakma, Shri Mohan chakma and Shri Buddha Lila Chakma. He also told that the two remaining Executive Members shall very soon be inducted.

Dr. B. D. Chakma Sworn in as the New CEM, CADC

Kamalanagar, April 26:Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma was sworn in today as the new Chief Executive Member of the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council in a ceremony held in the CADC cultural hall. The Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District Pu B. Lalhmingthanga arrived this morning to administer the oath of secrecy.

Dangu Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma sworn in as Chief Executive Member

The new CEM in his address to the public promised to deliver on the high expectation the people have with his leadership being one of the youngest who is a physician turned politician. He said it shall be his endevour to maintain peace and harmony and promote brotherhood between the different tribes dwelling this land. He urged one and all to come forward to take part in this success story.

CADC recently had its 9th General Election held where the Indian National Congress won 17 sits while the remaining three by the Mizo National Front. This will be the second successive Congress led Government at CADC.

Kali Kumar Tongchangya Elected as New Chairman, CADC

Kamalanagar, April 23:Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya from the INC party was elected today as the new Chairman of the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Dangu Indralal Chakma, MDC contested the election from the MNF party. Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya polled 16 votes while Dangu Indralal Chakma 3 votes.

Dangu Sushil kumar Chakma, MDC conducted the election who was earlier appointed as protem Chairman by His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram.

New MDCs to the 9th CADC Sworn In

Kamalanagar, April 22:A ceremony was arranged today to administer oath to the 20 newly elected Members of District Council in the recently concluded General Election to the 9th Chakma Autonomous District Council. One member remained absent from the ceremony.The oath was administered by the Court President & Recorder, CADC

Dangu Lakkhi Bhusan Chakma in presence of the the SDO (C), Chawngte Pu L. Rinliana.

The General Election to the 9th CADC which concluded on 17th March had its result announced yesterday with 17 candidates winning with party affiliation to Indian National Congress and 3 to Mizo National Front. About as many as 47 candidates have contested for the 20 MDC constituencies with 7 independent candidates in the fray.

Borapansury Primary Health Centre Inaugurated

Kamalanagar, March 13: The Hon’ble Health Minister Pu R. Lalrinliana who arrived Kamalanagar yesterday inaugurated the newly constructed Primary Health Centre at Borapansury. Though construction of the PHC was completed during 2010 but services could not be started immediately due to lack of resources.

Persistent efforts from the authorities of Chakma Autonomous District Council to make the PHC functional finally paid off. On 7th December 2012 the Executive Secretary on behalf of Chakma Autonomous District Council struck a deal with the Secretary, Health & Family Welfare representing the Govt. of Mizoram to run the hospital on PPP model. The agreement has been signed for a period of two years which shall be reviewed and extended from time to time. As per the agreement the responsibility to run the hospital is totally vested with the authorities of CADC. While the Govt. of Mizoram shall provide equipments and medical supplies at par with other PHCs, subject to availability of fund. It will be the responsibility of CADC to recruit staff as per recommended manpower required. The two Health Sub-centres at Borapansury and Jarulsury shall come under the agreement. The Borapansury centre shall cover six villages while the Jarulsury centre five.

The PHC main building was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.86.19 lac. It has a room for the doctors, a room to be used as operation theatre, a ward, a labour room, an X-Ray & dark room, a casualty room, a laboratory, main centre, kitchen, OPD and other usual components. Besides the main building, one nurse quarter, an OPD building and two staff quarters have been constructed with fund provision under BRGF during 2009.

The local MLA Dangu Nirupam Chakma and Hon’ble Health Minister Pu Lalrinliana while speaking on the occasion disclosed about a similar plan of setting up of another PHC at Longpuighat to be run on the same model, sanction for which to the tune of Rs.1 Crore have been already made, they said.

The Director, Health & Family Welfare while presenting the technical report informed that effort are on for equipping the hospital with an X-Ray machine for which tender has been called, he said.

Dr. B.D. Chakma, Executive Member, CADC told that for modernization of Borapansury town a project has been submitted with the DoNER Ministry which he said was retained.

So far, to run the hospital one medical officer, 5 nurses, an accountant, a laboratory technician and 4 grade IV staff have been appointed.

Health services within CADC has been one of the poorest with one lone Community Health Centre at Kamalanagar catering to a population of more than 50 thousand. The new PHC at Borapansury shall be of great service in an area starved of health care facilities and most importantly for the fact that it shall be managed by the local self Government – CADC.