The monthly meeting of the District Planning & Development Board, Chumoukedima, was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Chumoukedima on September 10 under the chairmanship of Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs & Chairman, DPDB Chumoukedima, Zhaleo Rio. Minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and Co-operation, Jacob Zhimomi, also attended the meeting
The meeting began with a review of the minutes of the previous DPDB meeting. Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, Polan John, NCS welcomed the new members and appraised the board on the progress regarding the Census and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercises.
Addressing the members, Advisor, Zhaleo Rio stressed the importance of maintaining strict attendance of all officers and urged them to sensitise citizens about the various government schemes being implemented and the funds allocated to the district, and called upon officials to provide detailed information on the activities and schemes being undertaken by their respective departments.
He also highlighted the ongoing efforts towards the establishment of new district offices in Chumoukedima and Niuland and stressed the need for officers and departments to work towards strengthening the functioning of the two districts.
On solid waste management, he emphasised strict compliance with waste segregation practices and urged all stakeholders to sensitise the public on proper waste disposal. He called for close coordination among the district administration, Chumoukedima Town Council and the public for effective waste management. He informed that Sewage Treatment Plants and Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) were being constructed to address waste management issues and facilitate the reuse of waste. He encouraged all officers and stakeholders to work together towards making the initiative a success.
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Minister, Jacob Zhimomi stated that the departments were responsible for the actions taken up in the district and requested all departments to appraise the elected representatives about the development activities being carried out in the district. He stressed the need to follow the prescribed guidelines under various schemes and maintain accountability and transparency. He also called for close coordination between Chumoukedima and Niuland, stating that all were answerable to the people and needed to work together in coordination.
The board also considered applications for society registration. After scrutiny and deliberation, it recommended the registration proposals of Empowerment Hub for Disability, Zutovi Village, Chumoukedima District, and Chumoukedima District Pensioners Association, Ward-10, Chumoukedima.
The Board also deliberated on the proposal for road widening and construction of drainage along NH-29 from 7th Mile Model Village to Seithekema C to mitigate flooding in the area. The proposal was endorsed to the PWD Department for further necessary action.
During the meeting, PowerPoint presentations were made on Solid Waste Management by ADC, Chumoukedima, T Lemlila Sangtam and ADC, Medziphema, P James Swu. On Postal Life Insurance and GDS Recruitment 2026 by Imti, Inspector, Department of Posts; and on Dr Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme (Revised-2026) and Reform Utsav by SDO (C), Chumoukedima, Shreyansee Jain.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair.
