HT Correspondent
DIMAPUR, March 10: Kohima DC B Henok Buchem on Tuesday urged banks to ensure that corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities directly contribute to local development.
Addressing the district level review committee (DLRC) meeting for the combined quarter ending September and December 2025 in his office in Kohima, Buchem underlined the importance of accountability and transparency.
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He stressed that the resources generated within the district should benefit the people of the district and not be diverted elsewhere.
The meeting was held to review the performance of banks and financial institutions in the district.
Buchem asked the bank branches to submit detailed reports in the next meeting, indicating where and how their CSR initiatives have been implemented.
The DC also asked the banks to highlight the CSR activities undertaken in the district.
The meeting reviewed the progress under the district annual credit plan 2025-26, lending to priority sectors and the implementation of government-sponsored schemes.
Performance of banks under social security schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), was also reviewed.
Altogether, 24 banks are currently operating in Kohima district.
A review of performance under the district annual credit plan 2025-26 showed that achievement under the agriculture sector stood at 60.32%, MSME at 104.47% and other priority sectors at 15.52%, while the overall achievement under the total priority sector was recorded at 80.80%. Representatives from various banks shared that several initiatives had been carried out in areas such as support to educational institutions through the provision of computers and learning equipment, installation of solar lighting in rural areas, setting up of smart classroom facilities and assistance towards community welfare initiatives, including support for patients requiring nutritional aid.
