The monthly meeting of Chumoukedima District Planning and Development Board was held on 15th October, 2024 at DC, Conference Hall, Chumoukedima under the chairmanship of Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs and Chairman DPDB, Zhaleo Rio.

The chairman welcomed the new members and appealed the officers to exercise transparency and accountability, and act as an agent for the local people and disseminate them on the implementation and policies of Central and State schemes. He suggested the house to involve the Town Council members to participate in the DPDB meeting so that they can share their plans and development for Chumoukedima district. The chairman also requested the house to give PowerPoint presentation in rotation wise by all the departments. Further, he appealed the members to include agenda for plying NST bus service to Medziphema Town.

During the review of last meeting minutes, opening of new government primary school at Melongmem village which was recommended after verification by the administration and Education Department. Registration of society for Shiheli Old Age Home, Ganeshnagar Village and Two wheelers’ Taxi Association, Chumoukedima, and recognition of Lhokheto village under Dhansiripar sub division, Chumoukedima was deferred to the next DPDB meeting for further verification and submission of mandatory documents.

Agendas for upgradation of Jehoval Jirah School, Videma Village, Chumoukedima to class VIII and society registration of Sangtam Atanglah Cultural society 7th Mile were approved and forwarded for recommendation.

The board also constituted a committee for the maintenance of the unity Gate, Chumoukedima with DC as chairman and the DCP, EE PWD (NH), EO (CTC), EO (MTC) and DCO (Art & Culture) as members. It was also agreed to add new co- opted members in the committee if needed.