The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Wokha convened its monthly meeting on October 13 at the DC’s Conference Hall, Wokha. The meeting was chaired by Advisor and Chairman DPDB Mhathung Yanthan, accompanied by MLA Mhonbemo Humtsoe, and co-chaired by Vice Chairman and Deputy Commissioner Wokha, K Mhathung Tsanglao. The session began with a review of last month’s agendas and their progress.
A major highlight was the NHIDCL review report on the Wokha–Merapani road. Officials presented updates on maintenance works including drainage clearance, jungle cutting, pothole filling, and overall progress. Chairman Mhathung Yanthan directed the engineers and contractors to uphold strict quality standards and workmanship, while NHIDCL assured that the project would be completed by November 15.
The house also deliberated on the poor signal issues of All India Radio Wokha, resolving to appeal to higher authorities for a full-fledged upgradation of the station. Further discussions touched upon the upcoming departmental sports events, emphasizing participation and coordination.
The Education Department delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting challenges such as low enrolment in government schools, largely attributed to rural-to-urban migration. Shortcomings in infrastructure and systemic issues were also discussed.
Advisor Yanthan stressed the importance of regular attendance, directing all Sub-Divisional Officers, BDOs, and Border Magistrates to ensure consistent participation in DPDB meetings.
PHEK:
Phek DPDB held its monthly meeting at the DC’s Conference Hall, Phek on October 13. DC and Vice Chairman of DPDB Phek, Rhosietho Nguori chaired the meeting.
Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs, and Chairman, DPDB, Phek, K.G Kenye, addressed the recent Forest department issue at Pfutsero and Phek, and urged the district officers to be aware of Article 371A concerning Naga Customary Laws.
The House discussed on an agenda by Porba Village Council of Phek, regarding an agreement made between Porba Village and the Government of Nagaland on 6th February 1983. Under it, 411.99 acres of land was donated by Porba village for the establishment of National Research Centre on Mithun at Porba, Phek. However, NRCM was subsequently established at Medziphema (ICAR). After due deliberations, the house resolved to write to the Director of ICAR, Medziphema requesting the relocation of NRCM to Porba, Phek.
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Regarding the construction of an approach road from the Academy Building to the Teachers Residential Complex at Phek Govt College, the house resolved to take up the matter with the Urban Development Department for conduction of survey and preparation of a detailed estimate, for submission to the government for consideration.
On agendas for changing of Village name from Tezatse to Tuzatse Village of Phek, and the registration of Dawn Library Welfare Society, Chozuba, the house agreed for recommendation to higher authority for consideration. On the upgradation of GMS to GHS at Zhavema Village, the house agreed for recommendation to higher authority, subject to submission of a detailed report by the District Education Officer, Phek. On the agenda for introduction of three-wheelers services, the house resolved that DTO (Transport) Phek shall pursue the matter with Transport Department for consideration and action.
District Commandant, Home Guard, Civil Defence & SRDF, Phek, Muzhuli, gave a detailed presentation on the current status of deployment of manpower and the major activities undertaken by the department in the district. Junior Engineer, CAWD, Er. Vezovoyi Nienu, highlighted the organizational structure and details of on-going projects in Phek district.
MLA and Advisor, Kudecho Kamo also attended the meeting and shared his views on various important matters.
