Kamalanagar, 30 December, 2019: New Jagnasury also known as Damdep, one of the oldest village in Chakma Autonomous District Council completed 50 years of founding. To commemorate the occasion a celebration programme was organized yesterday.
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and Chief Guest of the programme unveiled the memorial tablet and proclaimed to metal the internal roads of the village to mark the occasion.
New Jagnasury was founded by Dg. Kegera Tongchnagya, father of Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Vice-Chairman Planning, CADC when he came to settle there in 1969 with a group of families from Vaseitlang, a designated grouping centre during the Mizo insurgency period. Dg. Kegera Tongchangya was the grandson of Dg. Debicharan Tongchangya, a designated Chief who was allowed to settle with 15 families in Lukisuri by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Lunglei in 1933.
Dg. Atul Chandra Chakma, the first nominated CEM of Chakma Regional Council was the first MDC elected from Damdep in the first general election to Chakma Autonomous District Council held in 1972.
Kamalanagar, 21 December, 2019: Department of Fishery, Chakma Autonomous District Council inaugurated the 3-Day training on ‘Composite Fish Culture System’ at Kamalanagar sponsored by National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad. Some 50 fish farmers attended the training programme.
Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC, addressing the trainees
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, EM i/c Fisheries graced the inaugural programme as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour.
The training will be given to some 300 selected fish farmers in six batches all over CADC and it will be conducted at Longpuighat and Borapansury besides Kamalanagar. All the trainees will be provided manual on composite fish culture. The training is an outcome of constant effort with NFDB to avail various schemes under it. The CEM speaking informed that there is another project namely “Development of Fish Farming in CADC” submitted through the state government which did not materialize due to delay in submission. He assured it will be pursued the next time.
While urging the fish farmers to take up fish farming with commercial interest the CEM asserted that we have to be fed up of living in poverty and take the profession as a challenge to make a living out of it. He informed that on enquiry from the fish suppliers from Silchar and Lunglei it has been estimated that at least business to the tune of Rs.20 lakh get transacted on fish supply to Kamalanagar per month. “This 20 lakh can be yours and this training programme is being conducted with that object”, he said to the trainees.
“To make fish farming a business we have to leave behind the primitive way and adopt the modern way of fish culture and the purpose of this training is to equip you with the modern ways”.
Fish farmers attending the training on Composite Fish Culture System
While explaining how fish farming can be a wise choice over wet rice cultivation he said fish farming is more profitable and if it fetches money rice can be bought which is in abundance.
In stressing the need to be competitive in pricing the local fish with respect to fish from Silchar he urged for commercial scale production of fish.
Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya speaking in the programme reminded that fish supplied from Silchar are medicated and not fresh and therefore less healthy and less tasty. He also said that we can give a competition to the fish supply business as our area has the potential for fish farming.
Kamalanagar, 20 December, 2019: The CADC Winter Session 2019 in its second sitting held today passed the CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 unanimously while referring the CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Act, 2019 to a Select Committee.
The two amendment bills were introduced in the first sitting. The CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 was moved by Dg. Uday Tongchangya, Executive Member while the CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Act, 2019 was moved by Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma.
Before start of discussion over the amendment bills, Dg Buddha Lila Chakma, MDC proposed two amendment bills one each for the CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 another for the CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Act, 2019.
The bills though missed the requirement of submission to the Secretary, District Council before three clear days, the Chairman, CADC Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma calling his discretion allowed the bills moved by Dg. Buddha Lila Chakma to be discussed and voted.
After prolonged discussion the CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 was passed unanimously while the CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Act, 2019 was referred to a Select Committee for further study. It is hoped that the bill will be tabled in the next session with necessary changes.
The sitting answered four questions during the question hour. With the conclusion of the second sitting today the session was declared prorogued.
Kamalanagar, 16 December, 2019: The CADC Winter Session 2019 started today and two amendment bills namely CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 and CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Act, 2019 were introduced.
The proceeding began with obituary service to Dg. Sukra Muni Chakma (1935-2019), former MDC and Executive Member, CADC who had passed away on 10th Dec.’ 2019. His contributions to the society especially in pioneering establishment of Primary, Middle and High schools at Borapansury were remembered while serving as VCP of Borapansury for many terms.
During the question hour while answering to a question put by Ajay Kumar Chakma, MDC on the appointment of two new staff under Legislative Department, the CEM explained that due process of recruitment were conducted in 2011. However, the result was not published for reason unknown and to that effect a representation was received from the aggrieved candidates. Acting upon the representation an enquiry committee was constituted to look into the matter and subsequently, result was published and appointment given to the meritorious candidates.
To another question put by Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, MDC it was answered that in 2019 five in-service and 28 pre-service trainees were sent for training for various technical courses. It has been clarified that CADC is sponsoring the candidates of pre-service training.
The CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 was introduced by Dg. Uday Tongchangya, EM i/c LAD and the bill seeks to specify age limit for a contesting candidate, to use a single common ballot box, to hold the counting of votes after handover of ballot boxes to Returning Officer and to empower the Executive Committee, CADC to suspend a Village Council Executive Body in case of equality of votes for the election of President of the Village Council.
Dg. Durjyadhan Chakma, EM i/c Forest, etc. introduced the CADC (Forest) (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The amendment bill provides to constitute village forest reserve for collective benefit of the village community, demarcation of their boundary and to introduce prohibition of Jhuming in Village Safety reserve, village supply reserve, town station reserve and Council Reserve Forest.
The two amendment bills will be discussed and voted in the next sitting to be held on 20/12/2019.
Kamalanagar, 12 December, 2019: His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai who was on a two days tour of the three Autonomous District Councils reached Kamalanagar, headquarter of Chakma Autonomous District Council today at about 11 am. He flew from Siaha, headquarter of Mara Autonomous District Council where he had reached yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife Smt. Reetha Sreedharan.
His Excellency in his address to the public remarked that he had come to one of the most undeveloped part of the country and urged for introspection to ascertain what went wrong. He made mention of the road from helipad to Kamalanagar while saying that it gives the impression that there is a lot that needs to be done about the development of the area. He emphasized for a need for concerted effort by the central government, state government and CADC for the development of the area.
His Excellency assured that the developmental concerns raised in the memorandum submitted by CEM, CADC shall be pursued with the appropriate authorities including the Chief Minister, Prime Minister and other ministers of the central government for which he shall give his best. He said that he shall try to visit as frequently as possible for development of the area.
While appreciating the traditional dances showcased he remarked that the dance style and songs evoked familiarity and found similarities with dances in Kerela.
He spoke about the need for unity in diversity and to stand together irrespective of differences in culture, tradition and faith.
Representatives of political parties and NGOs met His Excellency in private to discuss various concerns and issues pertaining to the Chakmas and development of the area.
He visited the only Community Health Centre within CADC at Kamalanagar and interacted with the doctors and the staff of the CHC. Matter of deficiencies in the hospital like absence of ambulance, X-ray technicians, etc. was heard by His Excellency.
Kamalanagar, 11 December, 2019: Dg. Sukra Muni Chakma, former MDC and Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council passed away yesterday at the age of 86 years.
He was elected as MDC to second Chakma Autonomous District Council on 12/12/1977 by contesting as an independent candidate from Borapansury-I constituency. He held the position of Executive Member in the Executive Committee headed by Dg. Nilo Muni Chakma. He remained for a whole term of 5 years from 1977 – 1982.
He was the first Village Council President of Borapansury-I during the era of Pawi-Lakher Regional Council and was elected uncontested. He pioneered the establishment of primary school, middle school and high school at Borapansury. He had a keen interest in making education accessible for the people.
The first Consumer Cooperative Society at Borapansury was formed by his effort and he remained its Chairman for about 8 years.
He was born to Late Paskora Chakma and Late Kreepa Mala Chakma of Borapansury-I.He is now survived by his three sons one of whom is Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and a daughter.
CEM, CADC unveiled a chart on “Important Historical Dates and Events of the Chakmas” and a book of Press ReleasesKamalanagar, 04 December, 2019: In a programme organized yesterday by Information & Public Relations Department Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC unveiled a book containing all the Press Releases published till date and a chart on “Important Historical Dates and Events of the Chakmas” published by Information & Public Relations Department, Chakma Autonomous District Council. The CEM inaugurated the buying of the Chart at a price of Rs.600.
The programme held in the CADC Rest House Conference Hall, Kamalanagar was attended by the Chairman, CADC, MDCs, heads of departments and NGO leaders.
Dg. Prabin Chakma, I&PRO, CADC while talking about how the two documents have been worked to see their publication spoke on the value they carry.
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC speaking narrated how and why the idea of publishing a chart on the important historical dates and events of the Chakmas was conceived. He said the Chakmas have a glorious past yet it is our habit to speak of its darker side only. The chart will give a picture at glance of the glorious past of the Chakmas besides depicting some important turning point in the journey of the community. While deploring the community’s lack of interest for reading he said the chart will be helpful to give an idea of the glorious past of the community at a glance.
He further said the chart will be an object of attraction in the sitting room of every households and it will serve a visitors and friends from other communities about our glorious past.
On the significance of the book of press releases of CADC he said that it will be a source of information on the affairs, events and conduct of business in CADC for the period from 2004 – 2019. The value of the book gains more importance given our poor habit to preserve documents, he said.
Result of written examination and interview for the post of a Translator and a Debate Editor is hereby published below for general information by the District Council Secretariat, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar, Mizoram. :
Kamalanagar, 21 August, 2019: Chakma Autonomous District Council’s Budget for the current financial year for an amount of Rs.95,28,98,000/- was passed today after discussion and voting.
93% of the budget figure accounts for payment of salary of employees and the rest is for administrative cost and some minor developmental works. The budget has allocated a larger share of its non-salary components towards school education. Admission fees for school children have been stopped and admission made free. Funds have been allocated for repairing schools, providing school furniture and free text books to students in full set. The budget has retained the MDC Local Area Development fund of Rs.5 Lakh per MDC constituency. There is a deficit of Rs. Rs.11,49,23,000/- against salary for which representation for additional fund to the state government has been submitted.
Rs.6,78,02,260/- was contributed to the Employees’ Pension Contributory Fund out of normal Grant-in-Aid, State Finance Commission Grants Fund, 2018-19 by the present Executive Committee.
The CADC Land and Revenue Rule, 2019 which was introduced in the first sitting of the Session held on 16/8/2019 was discussed and passed by a majority vote in today’s sitting. 15 Members voted in favour, while 7 Members voted against. The bill mover Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC stated that because of absence of a rule till date the revenue administration has fared badly in respect of revenue generation out of land taxes and maintenance of land records. The Land and Revenue Act 2002 which was gazetted 16 years back mandates that rules shall be made to carry out the provisions of the Act.
Today’s sitting also discussed and passed the CADC Biological Diversity Rule 2019 which was introduced in the second sitting of the Monsoon Session.
The sitting answered seven unstarred questions put by the Members of the opposition bench during the Question Hours.
The Monsoon Session concluded with today’s sitting. The Session in all has passed two bills and one official resolution and answered 32 questions put by Members of the opposition bench.
Kamalanagar, 20 August, 2019: Today in the third sitting of the CADC Monsoon Session, the official resolution to appoint 19 Group A & B Gazetted officers was passed with majority vote. 16 Members voted in favour, 3 against while 4 abstained from voting.
The resolution was moved in the first sitting of the session held on 16/8/2019 by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC. He sought support in favour of the resolution stating that a huge shortage of officers would follow in a year or two with a number of officers of CADC due for retirement. Had there been appointment of Group A&B Gazetted officers in the last 10 years the gap that has built up would not have been there, he said while arguing in favour of the resolution.
In the course of the discussion of the resolution the CEM, CADC clarified to the Members in the opposition bench that prior approval for appointment is only required for Gazetted officers and for creation of new posts.
Rule 28(2)(g) of the CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules 2002 has it that approval of the governor be obtained for appointment of Gazetted officers of CADC. The resolution so passed today will be referred to the governor for his approval.
The matter of the standing order issued by the governor in 2016 requiring to take his approval in matters of appointment of any category of post also came up during the discussion. This was also clarified by Dg. Lakhi Dhan Chakma, Executive Member who stated the said order had been already challenged in the court of law by LADC and was quashed and is no more valid.
Dg. Uday Tongchangya, Executive Member i/c Local Administration Department laid the dissolution of four village councils of CADC for the information of the Members and discussion in the House. The village councils that have been dissolved in last couple of months are Kamalanagar-III, Nalbonya, Chotapansury and Baranasury. Rule 26(3) of the CADC Village Council Act, 2003 requires that all papers connected with dissolution of any village council be laid in the first Session of the District Council after its dissolution for discussion of the Members.
The sitting answered six unstarred questions put by the Members of the opposition bench during the Question Hours.
