Nagaland’s first ever cadre service association attains 50 years

Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 10

On attainment of 50 glorious years since its inception in 1970, the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA) commemorated its golden jubilee under the theme ‘Braced to excel’ at Nagaland Secretariat Park, Kohima on December 10. 

During the celebration with limited number of guests and participants, it maintained all COVID-19 SOPs. The proceeding of the celebration was also telecasted through live streaming.

“The Association (NSSA) has always maintained very high standards of professional ethics and values and I am very happy to be a part of this glorious achievement,” said Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton while gracing the occasion as special guest.

Patton said that the NSSA being the first ever cadre service association in the state, it is considered as the premier associations, being housed in the nerve center of the state as well as to be working relentlessly with successive policy makers. He appealed all the members of NSSA to continue the sacrifice and render their services to the citizens of Nagaland.

“I do take this opportunity to encourage all of you to commit yourselves and work with a renewed dedication for the smooth function and development of our state and to deliver good governance to the people,” Patton said.

Further, he was optimistic that the Association will rise up to the occasion and work for the progress and growth of the entire Naga society as a whole.

In commemoration of the golden jubilee, Patton inaugurated Secretariat Park and later planted tree sapling there. He also released souvenir and NSS blazer.

‘Re-align and re-commit to excel’
NSSA, President, Chubasangla Longkumer said that the origin of NSSA could be traced from the 1960s; however, its formation came through a resolution that was adopted under the chairmanship of late RM Dharr, Deputy Secretary, Planning Department on November, 1970, wherein late NL Murry was inducted as the first interim President of the NSSA along with nine others as interim executive members. 

“We take immense pride to be the custodian of records in the highest office of the state. The solemn pledge of the Association's motto ‘Committed so serve,’ is a firm resolve in the conduct and discharge of public service for higher level of performance,” she said.

“Along with the rest of the world, we are going through difficult times because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said adding that “during these tough times, our frontline workers have been working relentlessly to keep us safe and our appreciation goes out to them.”

“We are happy that we have shouldered responsibility for everyone to stay safe through various acts and deeds in the Secretariat our second home and will continue in our effort to make our work place a safe and healthy environment for everyone,” she said. 

She said that in its effort to conserve the environment and propagate planting of trees, “we are encouraging symbolically with the presentation of saplings to the entire Jubilee guest and all the employees of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat including our members.”

This effort has been supported by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate change by contributing 1000 saplings for this purpose. 

She encouraged every member to re-align and re -commit ourselves to ‘Excel’ in our work and render positive and constructive service to the Government and the people of the state.

Earlier, Dr Neikiesalie (Nikcy) Kire, Advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs launched ‘Who’s who Volume 1’ of NSSA. Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship, president Dr Kevichalie Metha pronounced jubilee blessings. Later, Jubilee Planning Committee Chairman, P Nungsangwapang Jamir handed over “Sealing of Time capsule” box to NSSA president.

Besides other Golden Jubilee resolutions, NSSA also resolved to initiate relocation of NSSA Guest House at Diphupar, Dimapur. “For better monitoring and benefit of NSSA, Kohima will be far more convenient in all aspects,” it stated.