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Lunglei, January 28, 2026: Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 was formally launched today at Lungsen Aspirational Block, Lunglei District, by the Block Development Officer Pu Lalhruailiana Zote, marking the beginning of a mission-mode campaign to achieve saturation of key development indicators.

The campaign will be implemented for two and a half months, from 28 January to 14 April 2026, under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). At the national level, the Abhiyan covers 112 Aspirational Districts and 513 Aspirational Blocks across the country, including Lungsen Aspirational Block of Lunglei District.

Speaking at the launch programme, the BDO said that Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 builds upon the momentum generated during Sampoornata Abhiyan 1.0, which recorded significant improvements in service delivery through focused and time-bound interventions. He noted that Lungsen Aspirational Block had actively participated in the earlier phase and contributed to the overall progress through strengthened outreach by frontline workers and improved community engagement.

Under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, Lungsen Aspirational Block will work towards saturation of six key indicators related to health and nutrition, education and agriculture & allied. These include regular supplementary nutrition for children under ICDS, measurement efficiency at Anganwadi Centres, provision of functional toilets and drinking water facilities in Anganwadis, availability of adequate girls’ toilet facilities in schools, and vaccination of bovine animals.

As per the Office Order issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Lunglei District, all concerned departments functioning under Lungsen Aspirational Block have been directed to strictly adhere to the campaign calendar issued by NITI Aayog, ensure inter-departmental convergence, proper documentation of activities and timely submission of progress reports.

The launch programme was attended by officials of line departments, frontline workers and community representatives. The Abhiyan is expected to strengthen grassroots governance, sustain earlier gains and accelerate inclusive development in the block.