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NAMSAI : The District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meetings for Namsai district, covering the quarters ending March and June 2026, were held at the District Civil Secretariat here on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Namsai Deputy Commissioner C.R. Khampa and attended by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Assistant General Manager (District Development) Kamal Roy, Namsai Lead District Manager Ojing Taboh, branch managers of various banks and senior officials of the Agriculture and Allied Departments, District Planning Office and the district administration. A major highlight of the meeting was the launch of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the financial year 2026-27 by the Deputy Commissioner. Prepared on the basis of NABARD’s Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP), the ACP aims to facilitate timely and adequate credit flow to priority sectors to support inclusive and sustainable development in the district. Addressing the meeting, NABARD Assistant General Manager Kamal Roy said the district’s total credit potential under the priority sector for 2026-27 has been estimated at ₹164.60 crore. He described the PLP as a strategic roadmap for sector-wise credit planning and urged banks to enhance lending to agriculture, allied activities, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other priority sectors to accelerate rural economic growth. Earlier, Lead District Manager Ojing Taboh presented the district’s banking performance through a detailed presentation. The committee reviewed key banking indicators, including the Credit-Deposit Ratio, Priority Sector Lending, implementation of the Atma Nirbhar schemes of the Agriculture and Allied Departments, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY), the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, financial inclusion initiatives and social security schemes. During the discussion, Namsai District Planning Officer Dr Keshab Sarmah stressed the need for closer coordination between banks and line departments to achieve the targets under the Atma Nirbhar schemes and DDUSY, thereby creating greater livelihood opportunities for the people. In his concluding remarks, Deputy Commissioner C.R. Khampa emphasised stronger convergence between banks and government departments to achieve the district’s development goals. He urged banks to ensure timely sanction and disbursement of eligible loan proposals and called upon all stakeholders to work collectively for effective implementation of government-sponsored schemes, social security programmes and state flagship initiatives. The meeting concluded with all stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to improving access to institutional credit and promoting balanced, inclusive and sustainable development in Namsai district.    

ITANAGAR : Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday called upon the youth to preserve indigenous knowledge, traditional ecological wisdom and the region’s rich cultural heritage while actively contributing to the vision of a developed India. The Governor was addressing a three-day National Seminar on ‘From Tradition to Transformation: Integrating Bharatiya Itihas and Bharatiya Jnana Parampara in Modern Governance’ and Aitijya Anweshan 5128 at Guwahati. The seminar, which began on July 17, was organised by Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Assam, and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, New Delhi. Describing Bharat’s civilisational journey as one guided by knowledge, innovation, ethical leadership and social harmony, Parnaik said the country has continuously evolved while remaining rooted in its timeless values. “From the ancient centres of learning at Takshashila and Nalanda to today’s institutions of research and innovation, India has consistently evolved while remaining rooted in its timeless values,” he said. Welcoming the seminar’s theme, the Governor said it reflected India’s model of progress by drawing strength from its rich civilisational heritage. He added that the country’s journey from tradition to transformation symbolises resilience, renewal and continuous progress. Calling upon the younger generation to carry forward the legacy of knowledge and values inherited from previous generations, he said every positive contribution by the youth would help realise the vision of a strong, self-reliant, prosperous and compassionate Viksit Bharat. Highlighting the relevance of the seminar, Parnaik said it offered an opportunity to reconnect with the enduring wisdom of great thinkers and nation-builders, including Veda Vyasa, Valmiki, Chanakya, Aryabhata, Sushruta, Patanjali, Ashoka, Adi Shankaracharya, Guru Nanak Dev, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, whose contributions continue to inspire governance, science, healthcare, spirituality and nation-building. The Governor said the vision of Viksit Bharat must combine technological advancement and economic growth with values such as integrity, duty, sustainability and social responsibility, stressing that true progress lies in the well-being and empowerment of every citizen. Urging young people to become active partners in nation-building, he said flagship initiatives such as Digital India, Startup India, Skill India, Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and the National Education Policy have created unprecedented opportunities for the youth to innovate and contribute to national development. Addressing the youth of the North East, Parnaik said the region, as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy, offers immense opportunities to strengthen economic, cultural and strategic ties with neighbouring countries. He encouraged them to promote border area development, national security awareness, renewable energy, green technologies and digital entrepreneurship while preserving the region’s indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage. Among others who addressed the seminar were Assam Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Tribal Faith and Culture Biswajit Daimary, Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana National President Prof Ishwar Sharan Vishwakarma, North Eastern Hill University Vice-Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla, North Lakhimpur University Vice-Chancellor Dr Mukul Chandra Bora, Cotton University Vice-Chancellor Dr Ramesh Chandra Deka, Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana National Organising Secretary Dr Balmukund Pandey, and Convener of Aitijya Anweshan 5128. Convener of the National Seminar and Head of the History Department at Cotton University Dr Akunthita Barthakur presented the seminar report.