The monthly Bhandari Sub Divisional Planning & Development Board (SDPDB) meeting was held at the conference hall of the Summer House-Cum-Guest House, Bhandari on 8th March 2025.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, and Vice Chairman SDPDB, Bhandari, Longasen Lotha, NCS, who chaired the meeting welcomed new officers posted to Bhandari and reviewed the last meeting’s minutes.

During the discussion hour, highlighting on the objectives of the Nagaland State Seed Farm, Merapani, H. Lawrence, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) stated that the State Seed Farm which was established in the year 1969 under the Seed Production Programme, (SSP), Integrated Cereals Development Programme (ICDP), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India, has been engaged in Production of quality seeds and planting materials.

He also pointed out that while the State Seed Farm is committed to making every effort to ensure livelihood and food security to the farming Community, it is bound to implement Programmes and policies of the department and for that purpose, it should be the interest of all concerned not to create or cause obstruction of Departmental activities within the Seed Farm.

The house also resolved to request the government to take a proactive role to assist and resolve any issues faced by the department as it is engaged in utilization of more than 1320 acres of farm land area.

While highlighting the progress of the Nagaland Foothill Road Construction, SDO, PWD R&B, Er. C.Tungoe stated that carrying out inspection work is underway for shifting or relocation of power transmission lines in some areas to help expedite the ongoing construction work.