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CADC Winter Session held

Kamalanagar, 05 January, 2021: The Winter Session of Chakma Autonomous District Council started today with all precautionary measures in place to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

The sitting answered seven unstarred questions and one starred question all of which were put by opposition members belonging to BJP. Some of the questions sought the list of employees regularized by the present Executive Committee, list of resident traders issued trade licences and fees charged, details of projects/schemes sanctioned by NEC, details of works and list of beneficiaries under RKVY during 2018-2021, details of beneficiary farmers and assistant amount received under AH & Vety Department during 2020-21 and detail of Local Revenues received during 2020-21.

The sitting introduced one amendment bill, one bill and a rule of Mizoram government for adoption. The CADC (Constitution and Conduct of Business etc.) (Amendment) Rules’ 2020 and the Mizoram Government Employees (Counting of Past Service) Rules 2020 were introduced by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and CADC (Publication Board) Rules, 2020 was introduced by Dg. Lakhi Dhan Chakma, EM i/c Art & Culture, etc. The rules will be discussed and voted in the subsequent sittings.

The CADC (Constitution and Conduct of Business etc.) (Amendment) Rules’ 2020 seek to amend clause (g) of Sub-rule 2 of Rule 28 of principal Rules. If the amendment get passed and receives the assent of the Governor prior approval of the Governor will not be required to fill up created gazette officer post falling vacant due to retirement or death.

The CADC (Publication Board) Rules will facilitate for formation of a Publication Board for the first time to promote and patronize publication of books in Chakma language.

The adoption of the Mizoram Government Employees (Counting of Past Service) Rules, 2020 will fulfill the absence of any rules for CADC to regulate the condition of service of officials with prior service rendered as Work charged, Contract, Provisional or any ad hoc/officiating employees.

The session was adjourned till 8th January 2021.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC flagged off the WRC Land Development project funded by NEC

Kamalanagar, 24 December, 2020: Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council today flagged off the WRC Land Expansion project funded by NEC under Community Development Programme in a programme organised by Agriculture Department, CADC. The programme was held at Udalthana, a village 5 km from Kamalanagar which has abundant low land interspersed by hills suitable for conversion to WRC land.

The project will develop a total area of 115.7 Hectares at a total project cost of Rs.295.68 lakhs. 17 areas will be covered under the project. On an average each beneficiary will get 36 hours of work time. However, the estimated work time shall vary depending upon the nature of the landscape. For land with steep gradient where it would be uneconomical the estimated work time will be curtailed.

The programme was attended by Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma, Chairman, CADC, Dg. Buban Kumar Chakma, EM i/c Agriculture besides other MDCs, village council leaders and beneficiary farmers.

The project was flagged off with the battle cry – ‘Nobody shall live under shortage of food”.

The CEM speaking assured of more projects to bring more land under WRC citing Rs.750 crore set aside by Mizoram Government under SEDP and two other projects one amounting to Rs.19 crore and another Rs.30 crore submitted by CADC to the concerned Central Ministry. He also made mention of a fishery project amounting to Rs.2.20 Crore that is about to be sanctioned by January 2021 which shall seek to make CADC self-sufficient in fish production.

He said, “It shall be our endeavour that no land is left fallow and everyone have opportunity for livelihood irrespective of one’s political affiliation.”

He said that in addition to expansion of WRC land the project would encourage more people to switch from shifting/jhum cultivation to permanent/settled cultivation while stating that till today a large section of the people continue to practice jhum cultivation. He has urged for more people to adopt settled way of cultivation while adding that civilisation has been possible when mankind gave up nomadic life.

“More than making fund available for developmental activity, ensuring its proper utilization and making the benefit reach the target group is important”, he remarked.

He further added, “CADC have received enough fund under various central government programme during the last one decade but commensurate development has not happened because there is a problem with our attitude which must change for the better”.

Dg. Buban Kumar Chakma, EM i/c Agriculture giving credit to the able leadership of Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma for the project said, “It shall be ensured the project is implemented properly and monitoring will be conducted from time to time for the purpose”.

He further added, “I shall personally make time for monitoring the work.”

Circular: Greeting without physical contact

The 17^th December, 2020

In continuation of this office Letter No.A.1102/10/2020-CDC(MSED)/222, Dt. 11/12/2020 and in consideration of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic, it is extremely essential to strictly follow the Covid Appropriate Behaviour in order to defeat this deadly virus.

Now, therefore, the Headmasters of all Middle/Primary Schools under Chakma Autonomous District Council are instructed to display the posters appended herewith on ‘Greeting without Physical Contact’ within and outside the school complexes to create awareness among scchool staff, students and parents/guardians.

Enclosed as above.

Sd/-
(DURJOY CHAKMA)
Education Officer
Middle School Education Department
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar.

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Notification: Village Awareness campaign by LAD

I am directed to notify the concerned Village Council Presidents that a Village to Village Awareness Campaign within Kamalanagar Town area for containment of spread of COVID-19 Pandemic shall be conducted by Local Administration Department with effect from 20th December, 2020.

Therefore, all Local NGOs and Village Councils are requested to co-operate Local Administration Department during the program.

Sd/-
(RAM MUNI CHAKMA)
Local Administration Officer
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar

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All Acts, Rules & Regulations of CADC compiled in a book

Kamalanagar, 16 December, 2020: In a programme organised by District Council Secretariat Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC today released a book of compilation of all Acts, Rules & Regulations legislated by Chakma Autonomous District Council till date since 1972.

The programme was attended by Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma, Chairman, CADC besides other MDCs, HODs of different department of CADC and NGO leaders.

The book has been published by District Council Secretariat, CADC at a cost of Rs.4 Lakhs. A total of 1000 copies have been printed which will be available on demand for a price of Rs.300. This is the third book of the department being published during the last four years as reported by Dg. Digambar Chakma, Secretary, District Council Secretariat.

*Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC, releasing the book titled “A Compilation of Acts, Rules & Regulations of Chakma Autonomous District Council”.*

The CEM speaking on the occasion stated that the first and foremost duty of their being elected as representative of the people is to make rules for better governance. He has remarked, “In introspection it seems we have partially failed with this foremost duty of a legislator given just 25 rules have been legislated in a span of 48 years of Council’s existence”.

He recalled how CADC has governed its people with mere 4 to 5 rules till 1999. While pointing to our lack of understanding about the significance of legislating rules he said that it took till 2002 for CADC to frame its own Constitution and Conduct of Business Rules. Till 2002, for 28 years, CADC managed with the Mizoram Autonomous District Council (Constitution and Conduct of Business) Rules 1974 made by the Governor for the three ADCs.

He said during his previous terms as CEM some 16 to 17 rules were legislated and added that this current term of his has passed as many as 8 rules so far which are awaited for assent of the Governor.

He further said, “The duty does not get over with mere legislation of rules. Implementation of the rules has to be ensured by the Executive, of which the ministerial staff including all the officers assembled here are a part.”

He urged the staff to refer to the rules as often as possible while discharging their duties so that the decision makers are better informed before taking any decision.

Corrigendum to Tender Notification : Construction of Schools

In Paragraph 4 (four) of the tender notice vide order No.9/2020 of date 7/12/2020, conveyed under Memo No.G.12016/62/2020-2021/CADC-EDN(P/S)/118 of date 7/12/2020, the sentence appeared as

“The Earnest Money has to be in form of fixed deposit/deposit at call, etc. in favour of Education Officer, Primary School Education, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar, Mizoram“

should be read as

“The Earnest Money should be in the form of Treasury Challan. Demand Draft of a scheduled bank or form of deposit at a call receipt of scheduled Bank guaranteed by the Reserve Bank of India pledged in favour of Executive Secretary, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar“.

Sd/-
(GANA CHANDRA CHAKMA)
Education Officer
Primary School Education
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar

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Constitution of Tender Selection Committee

In pursuance of the invitation of Tender floated under order No.9/2020 of date 7/12/2020, conveyed under Memo No. G.12016/62/2020-2021/CADC-EDN(P/S)/118 of date 7/12/2020, the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to constitute Tender selection committee with the following persons with immediate effect.

1. Chairman	:	Executive Secretary, CADC.
2. Member Secretary	:	Education Officer, Primary School Education, CADC.
3. Member	:	1. Planning Development Officer, CADC. 2. Education Officer, Middle School Education, CADC. 3. Shri K. Kamal Chakma, Assistant Engineer, PWD, CADC.

Sd/-
(RASIK MOHAN CHAKMA)
Chief Executive Member
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar.

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Pu S Kaptluanga, SDO(C) visits Nagdarasora to see developmental works

Nagdarasora, 08 December, 2020: Pu S Kaptluanga, SDO(C) and BDO, Chawngte RD Block, today visited Nagdarasora accompanied by Dg. Ganachandra Chakma, Education Officer, CADC, Pu Rattan Kumar, SDPO, Chawngte and Prabin Chakma, I&PRO, CADC to see the construction of the road connecting Udalthana and Gulsinghbapsora via Nagdarasora and the construction of a new Primary School building.

The team was accorded a warm welcome by the villagers who gathered at the entrance of the village.

The road measuring more than 15 km is being constructed at a cost of Rs.1.20 Crore funded under BADP. The construction will only do the formation cutting of the road. The SDO said permanent works like surface metaling, construction of drains and culverts will be done from other schemes.

For the first time Nagdarasora will be connected by road. The internal road of the village has been also cut from the fund and now vehicle can reach the village in about 2 hours. Earlier, it used to take more than 6 hours on foot.

The team also visited the school under construction. The school is being constructed at a cost of Rs.22 Lakhs with full brick wall consisting of 5 rooms under BADP.

The SDO interacted with the villagers and he was told about the other need of the village for a Community hall, a Bazar shed and a football field.

Pu Kaptluanga expressed concern to the villagers about the lot of trees being felled for log which he has seen while coming on the way and urged the villagers to ensure forest cover is protected while adding that things like road for development becomes meaningless if environment turns out to be a victim.

Notice Inviting Tender: Development of WRC (Rice Area Expansion)

The District Agriculture Officer, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar on behalf of the Executive committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council invites item rate tenders in sealed covers from resourceful, experienced, registered/Eligible local contractor in the field of Agriculture from Mizoram for the mentioned works below up to 12.00 noon on 18/12/20. The tender must be accompanied non-refundable Court fee stamps worth of Rs.7.50 only in case of Non-tribal and up to date HTPC in case of Tribal Tenderer.

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Pu Robert Romawia Royte, Hon’ble Minister of State unveiled the laying of Astro Turf surface at Kamalanagar Football Ground

Kamalanagar, 03 December, 2020: Pu Robert Romawia Royte, Hon’ble Minister of State who has arrived yesterday at Kamalanagar, headquarters of Chakma Autonomous District Council today unveiled the laying of Astro Turf surface at Kamalanagar Football Playground amidst great excitement especially among the young sports enthusiasts. The event was witnessed by a huge crowd.

*Pu Robert Rommawia unveiling the plaque commemorating the laying of Astro Turf at Kamalanagar Football Ground.*

The programme was attended by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC, Pu Lawmawma Tochhawng, Vice-Chairman, HPC Lunglei and Pu S. Kaptluanga, SDO(C), Chawngte besides other dignitaries.

The infrastructure will be first of its kind for this remote area. The creation of the asset indicates the keen intention of the government to make available world class sporting infrastructure to the remotest part of the state to provide opportunity to young talents. Football is the most loved game of the state and it has produced world class players who have excelled in the game at the national level.

The laying of artificial turf will be done at a cost of Rs.532.50 Lakhs which will also include site preparation, security fencing, concrete paver block footpath around the ground and RCC building for pavilion and changing room. The Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Mizoram will provide technical and professional assistance. The Project will be operated and maintained by the Department.

Pu Royte, addressing the gathering said that the construction of the football ground will be the beginning of an era of development for this backward area and cited many projects that are in the pipeline for this area like Construction of Community Service Centre at a cost of Rs.140 Lakhs, Construction of Girls Hostel at a cost of Rs.282.80 Lakhs, Construction of Volley Ball Court with viewing gallery at a cost of Rs.32.87 Lakhs and construction of Residential School at a cost of Rs.3461.70 Lakhs. He has said a football academy shall also be established at Chawngte in the coming days.

*Unveiling ceremony of the Astro Turf at Kamalanagar Football Ground.*

He urged for communal harmony between all the communities like Lushai, Chakma, Lai, Bawm, Bru, Hindu Bengali and Muslim Bengali living in Chawngte and Kamalanagar and added that the football ground shall be a force of integration and unity between the different communities. Incidentally Pu Royte was wearing a Mizo traditional shirt and a Chakma waist coat.

He stated, “Working for social and economic development of the minority communities of Mizoram was in our election manifesto and we shall remain committed to its spirit.”

He further added, “Without developing backward southern Mizoram we cannot claim to be a developed state.”

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma was full of appreciation for Pu Royte for his ability to reign-in central fund for developmental work and thanked him profusely for the project which he stated was beyond their expectation, Kamalanagar being such a small town located in the remote corner of the state. He praised for his vision of inclusiveness, to develop Mizoram as a whole and his love for Mizoram. Apprising the Minister about CADC he said, “Here our needs are all very basic and for developing this area one has to start from the scratch.”