Dimapur, July 23 (MExN): Employees working under the Mission Shakti–Hub for Empowerment of Women in Nagaland have appealed to the state government to immediately release their pending salaries, claiming they have not been paid for the past nine months.
In a representation addressed to the Advisor for Social Welfare through the Director of the Department of Social Welfare, the employees said supporting staff under the Mission Shakti scheme have not received their salaries since September 2025, leaving them in severe financial distress.
The employees said the prolonged delay has made it difficult for many of them to meet basic expenses, including food, transport and other daily necessities, and in some cases even to report for duty.
Referring to a recent notification issued by the department following a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), the staff acknowledged that the state government had stated it was pursuing pending liabilities with the Central government.
However, they said it was difficult to have confidence in the process as Mission Shakti employees in other states were receiving their salaries on time.
"We are not seeking charity. We are only asking for the wages we have rightfully earned through our service to the scheme," the employees said in the representation.
They urged the Advisor and the Director of Social Welfare to intervene urgently and ensure the immediate release of their pending dues.
The employees said Mission Shakti's objective is to empower women, but that goal cannot be achieved without supporting and sustaining the staff responsible for implementing the scheme.
The representation, dated July 21, was submitted by "Concerned Mission Shakti Staff, Hub for Empowerment of Women", Kohima.
