BTC chief Pramod Boro calls for honest, people-centric governance

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KOKRAJHAR: CEM of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Pramod Boro made a heartfelt appeal to all government officials to be polite, honest, and committed in their service to the people.

Speaking at the first-ever District Conference for all Grade III and above officials, held on Tuesday at the Bodofa Cultural Complex in Kokrajhar, CEM Boro emphasized the need to bridge the gap between government machinery and the general public. He urged officers to conduct regular field visits to ensure speedy, time-bound, and transparent implementation of welfare schemes.

“Let us serve the people with humility and honesty. Be kind, be present, and always remember -governance is not about power, it’s about care and responsibility,” CEM Pramod Boro said, calling for a shift towards empathetic and people-driven governance. He also highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of mutual care and cooperation among colleagues and departments, stating that a better society begins with how we treat one another, within the system and beyond.

Speaking on the occasion, Assam Minister for Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture UG Brahma emphasized the importance of goodwill and dedication in working for the betterment of society. He underlined the crucial role government officials play in bringing about positive change through effective service delivery and public engagement. He also expressed hope that the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) will become a model for others in development and good governance.

MP Rangwara Narzary stated that people across the country are now taking inspiration from the BTR Model of Peace. He emphasized that this model is bringing about positive change in various regions.

In his introductory speech, Principal Secretary of BTC Akashdeep urged government officials to become torchbearers of positive change. He appealed to them to actively participate in ensuring good governance.

MP Jayanta Basumatary, Kokrajhar District Commissioner Masanda M Partin, and Kokrajhar SP Puspraj Singh also addressed the gathering. They highlighted the remarkable transformation of the region over the past few years, from a trouble-torn BTR to a peaceful and progressive one.

It is to be noted that this first-ever district-level conference for all Grade III and above officials was organized to strengthen good governance in Kokrajhar district by enhancing teamwork, coordination, and administrative coherence to sustain peace, good governance, and development. The conference also aimed to identify bottlenecks and expedite processes for accelerating implementation and ensuring 100% execution of CSS, SSS, and key programmes of the BTR Government, while promoting multi-tier convergence to explore opportunities for collaboration across various administrative levels and sectors to maximize impact. Similar conferences will be held in the remaining four districts of BTR.

On the other hand, BTC chief Boro emphasized the need to focus on development-centric initiatives and achieve the targets outlined in the 100-Day Action Plan to be formulated for the financial year 2025–26. He urged the Council Heads of Departments (CHDs) of BTR to ensure that while setting targets and planning activities, proper field verification and assessment of actual ground requirements are carried out. Speaking at the preparatory meeting held at BTCLA Auditorium on Tuesday for 100-day targets for departments and focused thematic areas, he also called for the formulation of a long-term vision aimed at the holistic development of the Bodoland Territorial Region. “We must align our planning with the aspirations of the people and ensure that every initiative we take leads to real change on the ground,” CEM Boro said, underlining the importance of realistic and impactful governance.

Speaking at the meeting held with all the Council Heads of Departments (CHDs) of BTR, Principal Secretary of BTC Akash Deep stressed the need for a result-oriented framework. He urged departments to adopt measurable goals and ensure timely execution to translate plans into tangible outcomes. The meeting was also attended by Deputy CEM of the Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council Romio P Narzary, Political Adviser of CEM Madhab Chetry, and several other MCLAs of BTC.

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