The District Consultative Committee-cum-District Level Review Committee (DCC-DLRC) meeting for Phek district for the quarter ending December 2025-26 was held on May 20 at the DC Conference Hall, Phek, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Phek, Rhosietho.

The meeting was attended by Advisor for CAWD & Taxes and Chairman DPDB Phek, Kudecho Khamo, along with district administration officials, District Heads of Departments (DHODs), Lead Bank Manager, branch managers, representatives from RBI and NABARD.

During the meeting, the house adopted the minutes of the previous meeting and deliberated on various agendas relating to the quarter ending December 2025-26 across the eight priority sectors of the district. Discussions were also held on the conduct of Financial Literacy Camps (FLCs) and the expansion and deepening of the digital payment ecosystem (EDDPE).

Addressing the gathering, Khamo highlighted issues faced by the public, including the need for installation of an ATM at Chetheba Town and Rukizu Ward in Pfutsero town to cater to people from villages and towns under Sakraba EAC Circle, Phusachodu and adjoining areas.

He urged banks to conduct Financial Literacy Camps regularly to create greater awareness among the public and called upon banks and government departments to work collectively for the economic development of the district.

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Khamo further encouraged banks to be more proactive in supporting the agriculture, horticulture and livestock sectors, stating that the sectors have high potential to boost the economy and improve the living standards of the people.

He also urged banks to support entrepreneurs and MSME initiatives, while seriously taking up centrally and state-supported schemes. Stressing the importance of confidence-building among farmers and entrepreneurs, he called on banks to “lead, stand beside, or support from behind” aspiring entrepreneurs so they can grow with confidence.

Stating that “Nagas can be trusted,” Khamo said the performance of a few defaulters should not be viewed negatively, adding that many young entrepreneurs from the state are performing well.

Furthermore, Khamo suggested that banks adopt promising young entrepreneurs in their localities and grow together with them.