The monthly Mokokchung District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on January 19 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall. The meeting was chaired by ADC Mokokchung, Atsungba Walling. The session commenced with an invocation prayer by the Principal of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung.
The meeting began by reviewing the meeting minutes and action-taken reports from the previous meeting to ensure administrative continuity. The meeting deliberated significantly on finalizing the work distributions for the upcoming 77th Republic Day celebrations, ensuring all departmental responsibilities are aligned for the national event.
In a major move to boost urban sanitation, the DPDB announced a “Cleanest Ward” competition across the four Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the district: Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC), Changtongya, Tuli, and Mangkolemba. Scheduled for March 2026, the initiative will feature cash prizes for the top three performing wards under MMC and the top two wards from each of the other three ULBs. This incentive program aims to foster community participation in maintaining hygiene and environmental standards across the district’s urban centres.
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Longleng:
Longleng District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom, NCS on January 19 at DPDB hall, Longleng.
The meeting begins with the introduction of new members followed by review of previous meeting minutes. Discussing on the proposed agenda submitted by the Phom People Council (PPC) for celebrating the 75th Platinum Jubilee of Longleng town in the month of November 2026, the board discussed on the matter and finally agreed to constitute committee members for the preliminary work.
The chairman entrusted the department of Horticulture to present their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.
The house also discussed preparation of work for the upcoming 77th Republic day celebrations in the district headquarter, and review the work distribution and finalized the work assignment to the various departments. The board also decided to conduct a mass social work on January 24. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the chairman.
