An award programme titled “Sampoorna Abhiyan Samman Samaroh” was held on 30th July 2025 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Zunheboto with MLA, Er. Picto Shohe as the special guest. The programme focused on the Akuhaito Aspirational Block, aimed to recognize and encourage the contributions of frontline workers and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Aspirational Block initiative.
Shohe in his address, acknowledged that while some progress has been made, the Akuhaito Aspirational Block has not recorded any significant achievements since the launching of the programme in 2023. Now entering its third year, the block continues to face basic infrastructure challenges, including the absence of bus services and poor road conditions. The Atoizu Block, categorized as backward, comprises 16 villages and four towns. The block ranked at 8th amongst 500 blocks in India.
Deputy Commissioner of Zunheboto, Dharam Raj, IAS, who delivered the keynote address, emphasized that the goal of the programme is to support, empower and to felicitate the frontline workers and SHGs and also to promote the overall development of the block envisioning it as a model not only for Nagaland but globally.
As part of the Sampoornata Abhiyan several block officials and frontline workers were felicitated. These included District Soil Conservation Officer, Junito K. Zhimomi, CDPO, Nikuto Chishi, CDPO, Dr Gihuka V. Chishi, Medical Officer, Gokheli, Block Programme Manager of NSRLM, Mugholi Jakhalu, Community Health Officer, Lokobomi, Tolika Z. Katty, Anganwadi worker, Nishili, Anganwadi worker, Naghuto village, Avini Yeptho SHG from Vekuho New Village.
The programme was chaired by District Programme Manager (DPM) of the National Health Mission (NHM) Rosemary. The welcome address was delivered by Extra Assistant Commissioner and Nodal Officer for the Akuhaito Aspirational Block, Dr. Samuel Akho Konyak P.
Special performances by Mughato Achumi and Gloria Phuleshe brought a vibrant touch to the event. A PowerPoint presentation was delivered by Kivikali, Aspirational Block Fellow, highlighting the events conducted under Akuhaito Aspirational Block.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Heipeuding Ilunglung, Block Development Officer, Akuhaito. The event concluded with the inauguration of stalls set up by various SHGs and government departments showcasing local products and development initiatives under the Aspirational Block programme.
(Sepikiu, IA Zunheboto)
