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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.

CADC Cultural Hall-Cum-Museum Inaugurated

<pKamalanagar, March 9:The first ever mega structure within CADC, the CADC Cultural hall-cum-museum, constructed at Kamalanagar at an estimated cost of Rs.6.07 Crore was inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Pu Lal Thanhawla in presence of Dangu Nihar Kanti Chakma, Hon’ble Minister, Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Hon’ble CEM and Dangu Nirupam Chakma, Hon’ble MLA.

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Aizawl Chakma House Annex Building Inaugurated

Aizawl, March 7: The new Annex Building to the Chakma House at Aizawl, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.1.44 Crore, was inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mizoram Pu Lal Thanhawla in presence of Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister was accompanied by Pu Zodintluanga, Hon’ble Sports Minister, Dangu Nihar Kanti Chakma, Honble Minister, Disaster Management and Pu Lal Khama, Vice Chairman, State Planning Board. Pu Lal Thanhawla while speaking on the occasion as its Chief Guest said CADC witnessed widespread developments during this current term.

The new building shall ease the pressure for ever increasing demand for accommodation by visitors from CADC and other Chakma inhabited areas of Mizoram. The visitors mainly come to the city for official purposes and better medical services. Besides, the House also serves as transit point for students studying outside the State. The opening up of the Building for the services of the General public is in addition to the two floors added to the old Building last year which were already opened up for public access.

The Annex Building whose construction started during the last part of 2010, took two years and six months to complete. The Building has a plinth area of 193 Sq. m. with four floors providing rooms for two dormitories for male and female, six double rooms, four VIP rooms and an office cum reception room. The funding for the construction was done out of CADC Anuual Plan Fund.

Treasury Office Inaugurated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, February 19: The long felt need of a Treasury at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District has finally been fulfilled with the inauguration of the Treasury Office here, by the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Pu H. Liansailova. Today’s event marked the culmination of an effort taken up by successive Governments of CADC for long three decades.

The Hon’ble Minister graced the occasion as its Chief Guest. While speaking on the occasion he made it categorically clear that the Treasury shall function with the status of a District Treasury with independent charges. So far, all Government transactions were executed through the District Treasury at Lawngtlai, some 150 KM from here, which involves a lot of resources and time. Security concern has been one of the prime reasons for taking this long for the Office to get established, Kamalanagar being near the international boundary. The Hon’ble Minister in his speech said that for a nod from the Reserve Bank of India he and Pu Lalthan Hawla, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram had to approach Mr. P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister, Government of India for treating the case on special consideration.

Pu F. Vanlalruata, Secretary, Finance Department accompanying the Hon’ble Minister, while presenting his technical introductory report told the audience that not only the Chakma Council but all the State Departments offices within the Council shall benefit from the services of the Treasury. From his report it was learnt that the Office shall be run by one Treasury Officer, one Treasury Accountant, three Assistant Treasury Accountant, one LDC and two Grade Fourth staff.

Earlier, in October 2012, the then Finance Secretary to Government of Mizoram Pu Vanlalnghaka was here in connection with the setting up of the Treasury. He left assuring the authorities of CADC with a positive note and finally promise was delivered.

NGOs in Chakma Council Welcomed the Council’s Term Extension

Kamalanagar, February 11:Four frontal organizations operating for the welfare of the Chakma Community in Chakma Autonomous District Council, the Mizoram Chakma Student Union, the National Student Union of India (CADC Zone), the Chakma Mahila Samiti and the Central Young Chakma Association in a letter to His Excellency, the Governor of Mizoram, welcomed His Excellency’s decision to extend the term of the current Council to 30th April, which otherwise expires on 10th March 2013.

Earlier on January 29, the Governor of Mizoram, in-exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 20BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, in a notification extended the term of the Chakma Autonomous District Council to 30th April in the backdrop of the concern for all the students appearing their HSLC, HSSLC and Three Years Degree examinations which are to commence from February 22 to March 25, 2013. Besides, the delimitation process within the Council has been a profound reason contributing to this decision.

The NGOs in their letter to His Excellency expressed their heartfelt appreciation and thanks, on behalf of all the concerned students of the area, for giving due consideration, the welfare of the student community, while deciding to withhold the MDC General Election to the Council.

63rd Republic Day Anniversary Celebrated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, January 26:The 63rd Anniversary of India’s Republic Day was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at Kamalanagar, the headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Early in the morning at 6:30 am, CADC ceremonially observed the Day in its Secretariat Complex, wherein the Executive Secretary, CADC Dangu Digambar Chakma unfurled the National Flag in the presence of councilors and employees of CADC. In his official address, he urged the public to pledge to make best use of the privileges enshrined in the Constitution on occasion of its birth day.

The Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte representing the State Government organized a grand programme in celebrating the Day. While addressing the public on the occasion, Pu L. Rinliana, SDO (Civil), Chawngte welcomed the public in Chakma with effort which was received with roaring applause from the audience.

Parade contingents representing schools and paramilitary force took part in the ceremonial display of march past.

Besides, colourful cultural items on patriotic songs were performed by school children, YCA and CADC Art & Culture Department. Volley ball matches for man and woman were held.

After the programme at the football field was over, the Chief Guest, Pu L. Rinliana visited the patients at the Community Health Centre, Chawngte and distributed fruits.

Chief Minister, DoNER Minister Visit Chakma Council

Kamalanagar December 1: Hon’ble Union DoNER Minister Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Pu Lal Thanhawla, Home Minister, Pu R. Lalzirlian, Hon’ble Sport Minister, Pu Zodintluanaga and Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Pu S. Hiato arrived this morning by helicopter to kick off a programme of infrastructure development within Kamalanagar area.

Kamalanagar have never been a witness to so many, multi-crore Government funded programmes taking off in one go as was seen today. The much awaited and talked about Modernization of Kamalanagar Town is finally here. Foundation stone for New CADC Secretariat Building, CADC Session Hall and Kamalanagar College were laid down.

Modernization of Kamalanagar Town and Kamalanagar College are electoral commitments made to the people of Chakma Autonomous District Council by the former Union DoNER Minister Shri Mani Shankar Ayer in the last State Assembly Election campaign. The Modernization project is being funded under NLCPR at an estimated cost of Rs.1988.82 lac. The implementation of the project will bring about a facelift to Kamalanagar town.

CADC have always been under constraint for infrastructure to accommodate its various Departments. Presently most of its Departments are run on rented houses spread over different parts of Kamalanagar. Consequently, a lot of the time is consumed in file movement. Construction of the CADC Secretariat at the new site on the way to Udalthana would provide room for all the 28 Departments in a single block. Funding for the construction has been made under 13^th Finance Commission at an estimated cost of Rs.8.00 crore. The CADC Session Hall, whose site is just close to the CADC Secretariat, shall be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.3.00 crore under 13^th Finance Commission.

The only College within CADC area which was burnt to ashes in a fire accident this year received a new lease of life with laying of foundation stone by the Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar for its construction at the site near Arati Nagar. It will be constructed at an estimated cost of 2.24 crore under NLCPR.

Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar while speaking on the day said that so far CADC has been awarded with 6 projects under his Ministry amounting to Rs.58.94 Crore out of which two have been already completed. Two more projects, the Construction of Judicial Building at an estimated cost of Rs.6.15 Crore and Chakma Student Hostel at Aizawl at an estimated cost of Rs.6.02 Crore are also retained, he said, by the Ministry to be sanctioned shortly.

Pu Lal Thanhawla while addressing the public made a reference that all the people of Mizoram are minorities and for peace and harmony and prosperity in the State we must live as one people. He also said that the road connecting Kamalanagar and Lunglei is being newly aligned to make it accessible even for heavy vehicles.