Kamalanagar, August 12, 2024: The Monsoon Session of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council for 2024 which commenced today was concluded in a single sitting at the Council’s Session Hall in Kamalanagar.
During the one-day session, the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on the Chakma Autonomous District Council for the fiscal year 2016-17 was placed before the house. The report was placed by Dg. Montu Chakma, i/c CEM on behalf of the House leader and Chief Executive Member, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma who is currently on an official tour to attend a meeting of the ADCs with regards to the amendment of the 6th Schedule to the Constitution of India.
The session was attended by 13 out of the 24 members of the house. Since, there was no other business to be transacted, the Monsoon Session was prorogued by the Chairman, CADC.
Kamalanagar, 9 August 2024: A batch of officials from various departments of the Chakma Autonomous District Council have successfully completed a 4-day special training program as Master Trainers from 6th to 9th August 2024 at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) in Aizawl. The training course was facilitated by the Executive Committee of CADC, as a part of its strategic plan to build its internal training capabilities.
The officials who underwent the training are Dg. Sadanand Chakma, DTO; Dg. Bijoy Kanti Chakma, RDO; Dg. H. Nutan Chakma, DCFDO; Dg. Suman Chakma, AEO; Dg. Ashim Roy Chakma, OS and Dg. Prityrup Chakma, Assistant.
During the course, the trainees were imparted training on Personality Development, Conduct Rules, Service Excellence, CCS (CCA) Rules, ACR/PAR, FRSR, Office Procedures and the Framing of Recruitment Rules, among several others. They will henceforth be conducting future training sessions for interested employees of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, which is expected to reduce the Council’s dependency on external training sessions for its employees.
Kamalanagar, 29 July, 2024: A total number of 50 candidates, including 19 girls and 31 boys, appeared in the first CADC Science Talent Search Examination, 2024, held today at Kamalanagar Public School. The exam was conducted by the District School Education Board (DSEB), and is open to students of class VII & VIII from Schools affiliated to the board. Each school had the opportunity to select 5 (five) students to compete in the examination.
The examination tested the students on areas such as Science (40 marks), Mathematics (40 marks) and Critical Thinking (20 marks). All the top 10 performers will be awarded with a certificate of merit and cash prizes. The top three ranked candidates will receive cash prizes of Rs. 20,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively while rest of the candidates will each receive cash prize of Rs.3,500. However, candidates must score at least 60% and above to be eligible for the prizes.
The CADC Science Talent Search Exam has been initiated to identify and nurture talented students in the Science subject and to instill in them the spirit of healthy competition. The date for result declaration is expected to be announced within a week.
Kamalanagar, 13th July 2024: A meeting was chaired by Dg. Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member & i/c CEM at the CADC Rest House Conference Hall on Saturday to discuss measures for repair and maintenance of the roads within Kamalanagar town and its adjoining villages. It was attended by Dg. Mohan Chakma, Chairman, Executive Members, MDCs, the Executive Secretary, officials from the State Public Works Department (PWD), CADC PWD, and representatives from local NGOs, Auto Drivers Association and Pick-Up Drivers Association.
Dg. Tojim Chakma, J.E, on behalf of the State PWD provided the detailed project reports of the road constructions, including that of the internal roads within Kamalanagar town under its purview. He reported that the construction of the road from Chawngte-C to Jamersury has been completed and the contractor has assured its maintenance under the default liability period. However, he informed that the default liability period for the Jamersury to Mandirasora road has elapsed, and there was less chance for its repair. Regarding the Chawngte to Borapansury road, he confirmed that a work order for pavement construction has been released under NABARD with a contract period extending to March 2025.
Dg. Mohan Chakma, Chairman, CADC thanked him for providing the project updates, which he said, was crucial for clearing the doubts of the public regarding the share of responsibilities between State PWD and CADC PWD. Acknowledging the public concerns over the deteriorating road conditions, he assured that CADC would cooperate fully in maintaining internal roads within its purview. He also proposed forming a joint monitoring committee with representatives from all local NGOs to ensure quality work during road constructions.
Representatives of the local NGOs voiced their concerns over the poor road condition and immense hardships being faced by the residents, particularly the students community, as a consequence. They urged both the SPWD and the CADC Executive Committee to take measures for early restoration of the severely damaged roads for the welfare of the public.
The following resolutions were taken in the meeting:
1.The State PWD, Mizoram, will undertake the repair of major damages of internal roads within Kamalanagar town within a period of 30 days.
The PWD CADC has been instructed to identify sections of internal roads within Kamalanagar town that require urgent repairs.
The repair of roads under the purview of the Chakma Autonomous District Council will be discussed in its Executive Committee meeting to be held on 15th July 2024.
The PHE Department, Government of Mizoram, will be requested to expedite the laying of pipelines and ensure there are no water leakages along the public roads to prevent further deterioration of road conditions.
The local NGOs will take measures to sensitize the public to promote sense of responsibility towards protecting community infrastructure.
Kamalanagar, 02 July, 2024: A solemn condolence meeting was held today at the CADC Secretariat Office in honor of late Dg. Jayan Chakma, Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, CADC, who passed away early this morning. The meeting was conducted by Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member and in-charge Chief Executive Member, and was attended by the Councilors and officials of CADC.
Late Dg. Jayan Chakma was born on January 1, 1968, and joined the CADC as a Cultural Assistant on September 17, 1987. He was eventually promoted to the post of Executive Engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD).
The eulogy of the departed Executive Engineer was read by Dg. Montu Chakma, highlighting his invaluable contributions to the CADC through the Public Works Department and his efforts in the development of the Chakma language, scripts and the preservation of the Chakma culture.
Dg. Jayan Chakma passed away due to liver cirrhosis at 2:40 AM on July 2, 2024, at the age of 56 years.
A silent prayer was observed for the peace of the departed soul.
Kamalanagar, the 13th June, 2024: The Executive Committee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, in its 12th meeting held today took the following resolutions:
1.P/S & MS Education: It was resolved that Annapana meditation shall be introduced in the Primary and Middle Schools within CADC (optional). Teachers interested in taking 10 days Vipassana course may avail leave through the concerned Headmasters on a rotational basis. 10-minutes Anapana meditation shall be conducted at the start of the school. Mizoram Vipassana Meditation Centre, Kamalanagar, shall arrange introductory courses in meditation for all schools within the CADC.
2. Land, Revenue & Settlement Department: It was resolved that the following officials shall be entrusted with the drafting of Land & Revenue Act, 2024:
(i) Executive Member (Revenue) & Law & Judicial Department (ii) Executive Secretary, CADC (iii) Sr. Revenue Officer (iv) Dg. Manabendra Chakma, RSO and (iv) Dg. Uttam Chakma, Judicial Officer. They have been advised to complete the task before the next Monsoon Session of CADC.
3. General Administration & Control Department: It was resolved that 9 (Nine) staff members of Borapansury Primary Health Centre who were found guilty during the inquiry shall be terminated immediately and the resulting vacant posts shall be filled up till the time the government takes up the PHC.
4. Law & Judicial Department: It was resolved that the compilation of CADC Court records shall be completed within 6 (Six) months by the concerned department. The Customary Law Code Sub Rule 6 of Rule 32 shall also be amended.
5. Sports & Youth Services Department: It was resolved that Cash reward shall be given to individuals from Chakma Autonomous District Council excelling in the field of sports as specified hereunder:
Kamalanagar, June 13, 2024: The Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department of the Chakma Autonomous District Council launched the “Green Mizoram Week” today with a mass plantation of tree saplings in Kamalanagar. Various departments of CADC, local Village Councils, and NGOs came together to plant tree saplings along the SSB Colony – ADFM roadside.
Green Mizoram Week 2024
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, the Chief Executive Member & MLA of Mizoram, along with his Executive Committee colleagues, inaugurated the programme by planting the first saplings. They then visited the designated planting sites to observe the efforts of staff members from various departments.
This programme is a part of the state-wide “Green Mizoram Day” observance, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action. Yesterday, a preparatory meeting was held at the Chakma Rest House Conference Hall, chaired by Dg. Sanjeev Chakma, the Executive Member i/c Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department. The meeting was attended by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma as the Chief Guest. Other Executive Members, heads of departments, NGO representatives, and Village Council members were also present in the meeting. The meeting discussed various measures to safeguard the dwindling forest cover of CADC. It was resolved in the meeting that a large-scale plantation of tree saplings would be conducted to mark the beginning of Green Mizoram Week within CADC. Each department and NGO was allotted specific plots along the SSB Colony to ADFM road for planting of saplings. The CEM, CADC impressed upon the stakeholders that it was equally important to take care of the saplings as much as planting them was.
Green Mizoram Week 2024
The Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, which organized the event, aims to plant 10,000 saplings during the week-long observance.
Kamalanagar, 07 June 2024: On 6th June 2024, Thursday, the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council and MLA, Mizoram, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, inaugurated two newly constructed school buildings at Golasury and Ajasora-II. Earlier on 5th June, 2024, two other primary schools were inaugurated at Udalthana-II and Aratinagar.
The inauguration programmes were graced by the presence of Dg. Ananta Bikash Chakma, Executive Member, Dg. Santosh Chakma and Dgb. Sona Chakma, Members of District Councils, officials from the CADC Education Department, students and their parents, school’s staff members, local NGOs and School Management Committee members. Funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the Community Development Programme scheme, each of the school buildings was constructed at an estimated amount of ₹30,87,100.
In his addresses, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma highlighted the significant efforts his government has made to improve educational infrastructure in CADC since 2019. He pointed out that substantial amount of funds had been allocated for educational development in CADC during the tenure of the past administrations, but the resources were not utilized effectively which left the schools in pathetic conditions.
He said his government has left no stone unturned in working for the people’s development by exploring all possible avenues. Through relentless effort, his government has been able to secure the projects from the NEC for the constructions of ten school buildings across CADC. He also highlighted several innovative measures introduced by his administration, including free distribution of textbooks, free school admission, and the provision of furniture and other essential materials to the schools within the CADC. These initiatives, he asserted, had not been undertaken by the previous administrations.
Expressing his deep concern about the current educational standards in CADC, which he described as “dangerously low,” Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma shared his apprehensions about a bleak future for today’s school children if the quality of education does not improve. “Whatever blunder had been committed in the past should not be repeated. I urge the teaching fraternity to re-double their efforts in raising the quality of education. By learning lessons from the past mistakes, we must implement measures that safeguard our children and benefit the future of our community”, he said.
Executive Member Dg. Ananta Bikash Chakma, speaking at the program, described the new school building at Golasury village within his constituency as a valuable asset for its residents and urged the teachers, local NGOs, and community members to take proper care of the school by conducting periodic inspections to uphold its condition. Dg. Santosh Chakma, MDC, expressed gratitude towards Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma for selecting Ajasora village within his constituency for the construction of a new school building. He urged everyone to ensure that the school building is well-maintained and beneficial to the community for many years to come.
In her short speech, Dgb. Sona Chakma, MDC, appealed to the guardians to prioritize their children’s education. She highlighted the importance of teaching them the dignity of labor to prepare them for any challenges in their future, explaining further that education is not just about academics but also about instilling values and a strong work ethic in the next generation.
Kamalanagar, 5 June 2024: The Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council & MLA, 36-Tuichawng Assembly Constituency, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, inaugurated two newly constructed primary school buildings today. The schools, Udalthana-II Primary School and Nirupam Primary School at Aratinagar, were built with funding from the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the Community Development Programme. Each school was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 30,87,100.
The inauguration programmes, organized by the Education Department, CADC, were attended by Executive Members, MDCs, officials from the Education Department and the Public Works Department (PWD), students’ guardians, members of local NGOs, Village Council, and the School Management Committee.
In his address, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma commended the persistent efforts of his administration in bringing these projects to fruition. He recalled the continuous pursuit of these projects by his government since the Mizo National Front (MNF) assumed office in CADC in 2019. He extended heartfelt thanks to Shri Gopal Chetri, the then Director of NEC, for his assistance in expediting the release of the allocated funds and appreciated the concerned departments and officials of CADC for effectively monitoring these projects to ensure their successful implementation.
Expressing concerns about the current educational standards in the area, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma urged the teaching community to make sincere efforts to improve the quality of education, saying that the noble service of imparting education accrues merit (punnya).
He reiterated that the CADC authority is providing the teaching community with all that are entitled to them within its capacity and expected them to fulfill their responsibilities with dedication and sincerity.
Executive Member, Dg. Kalasoga Chakma speaking at the programme stressed that while the government’s responsibility is to bring development and create infrastructure, it is the responsibility of the public to look after it with proper care. He requested the village council members and the School Management Committee to work closely with the teaching staff to ensure the education system at the grassroots level runs smoothly for the benefit of the school children.
Dg. Santosh Chakma, MDC of CADC, and Dg. Gana Chandra Chakma, Education Officer, through their short speeches, advised the teaching community to be dutiful and encouraged community participation in running the schools smoothly and improving educational standards. They emphasized the critical role of the teaching community in shaping the future of the students and the community at large.
Kamalanagar, 21 May 2024: Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, MDC, has been officially sworn in as an Executive Member of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council in a ceremony held today at the Arts & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar. His appointment, recommended by the Chief Executive Member of CADC, was approved by the Governor of Mizoram on May 7, 2024.
Pi B. Malsawmtluangi, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai, administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy in the presence of CADC councilors, officials and other dignitaries.
Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma was elected as an MDC from the 3-Chhotapansury Constituency on Indian National Congress (INC) party ticket in the CADC General Election, 2023, and later joined the MNF party. This marked his successful debut in electoral politics. He holds a law degree from University of Delhi, and had been a practicing lawyer before joining politics.
The Chief Executive Member & MLA, Mizoram, Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, addressing the gathering, warmly congratulated the newly sworn-in Executive Member and expressed confidence in his capabilities. He emphasized the significance of this momentous day, noting that his swearing-in completes the 11th Executive Committee of CADC which also coincides with current Executive Committee’s successful completion of one year in office.
Reflecting on the various challenges faced, he commended the present Executive Committee for its commitment to good governance. He firmly asserted that the Executive Committee bears no blame for any shortcomings and highlighted its marked improvement over previous administrations. He expressed his commitment to uphold this standard and sought the support of all stakeholders to continue serving the people with dedication.
He also expressed concern over certain elements within the Chakma society propagating negativity driven by hatred, and emphasized the need to discard such detrimental mindsets for the brighter future of the community.
