The Nagaland Transparency Public Rights Advocacy and Direct Action Organization (NTPRADAO) has called on the Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS) Department to re-advertise the tender for the Transporter Cum Handling Agent under the Public Health and Hygiene (PHH) Scheme for 2026-27.
The organization described the move as a necessary step to promote transparency and fairness in the department’s operations. “By giving equal opportunities to all interested parties, the department can ensure that the most suitable candidates are selected, ultimately benefiting the beneficiaries of the PHH Scheme,” NTPRADAO stated in a press release.
The organization highlighted that the PHH Scheme is a yearly contract and stressed the importance of avoiding delays in re-advertising the tender, as had occurred in previous years. NTPRADAO emphasized that timely advertisement and selection are crucial to maintaining the state’s food security and ensuring the smooth delivery of essential commodities to the public.
The organization also noted that past efforts to secure timely tender results had been met with challenges and expressed hope that the F&CS Department would take prompt action this time. NTPRADAO underlined that fair and efficient processes would strengthen public confidence in government schemes and contribute to the welfare of the citizens of Nagaland.
S Lawrence, General Secretary of NTPRADAO, and Jenny Sumi, Secretary, jointly issued the statement, urging the department to consider the request seriously and to re-advertise the tender at the earliest opportunity to support the state’s efforts in providing essential services efficiently.
The organization concluded that prompt action in re-advertising the tender would reinforce the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public welfare.