Mokokchung, 14th November, 2025 (www.nokinketer.in): Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Anganwadi Centre ‘A’ at Kiphire on 14th November 2025, and held a brief interaction with the local Anganwadi Workers, Helpers and Children. She also handed over a cheque provided by the State Bank of India (SBI) and reviewed the implementation of Central Schemes; the ongoing development projects and the welfare initiatives sanctioned to the Aspirational Kiphire District.

Director of Social Welfare Department, Nagaland, Tosheli Zhimomi moderated the programme, delivered the welcome address and also highlighted the background of the Anganwadi Centres in the District.

Advisor S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guards and Civil Defence, and a host of dignitaries attended the program.

Later, Nirmala Sitharaman also graced the Pungro-Kiphire Mandal Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Campaign Vidhansabha Sammelan of the BJP Nagaland as the Guest Speaker at Hopongkiu Memorial Hall, Kiphire.

Sitharaman was accompanied by Temjen Imna Along, Minister for Tourism & Higher Education; Minister for Housing & Mechanical Engineering, Bashangmongba Chang; Pintu M Ghost, State Secretary & Co-Convenor, Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan; Zaremo Kikon, State Vice President & Convenor, Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan; and a host of dignitaries.

A grand cultural programme was also held in honour of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Finance, on 13th November 2025 at 14th NAP (IR) Bn, Kiphire.