Aizawl, Oct 11 : Mizo society, being a close-knit and classless one, offers a suitable ground for voluntary organisations, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said here today.
Inaugurating a five-day seminar on Harnessing the strength of voluntary sector for enhancing delivery capabilities , co-organised by two Delhi-based NGOs, India Habitat Centre and DevPro and Mizoram University s department of social works, the Chief Minister said that there is a unique relationship between the NGOs and the government in Mizoram hardly seen in other states of India. As India is a welfare state, many government s programmes for development of the people can be implemented with the support of NGOs.
In Mizoram, we have a unique NGO like the Young Mizo Association, the state s largest NGO, which has every Mizo above the age of 16 years as a member. The classless and close-knit society also provides an ideal ground for the activities of such NGOs, he stated.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the need to know the difference between NGOs and voluntary organisations as every NGO is not a voluntary organisation. In Mizoram, the YMA is a voluntary organisation, he said.
Stressing the importance of transparency in the administration, the Chief Minister claimed that his government s performance, as far as transparency and responsibility were concerned, is so far so good .
The series of seminars are run by the Habitat Library Camp; Resource Centre (HLRC) of India Habitat Centre with the support of Irish Aid.
The seminar is aimed to enhance delivery mechanisms and effectiveness for NGOs.
It also aims to strengthen knowledge base for enhancing organisational competence of grassroots NGOs and enabling effective programme delivery, said Raj Liberman, director of India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The first phase of the seminar will last till October 15, and the second phase will be held during November 8 to 12.
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