The monthly meeting of the Chumoukedima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) was held on July 10 at the Commissioner (DC) Chumoukedima’s office.
MLA and advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio welcomed new members and acknowledged the Chief Secretary and MLA and advisor Nagaland State Disaster Management (NSDMA) for visiting and inspecting flood-affected areas in Chumoukedima, Medziphema and Dimapur districts.
He urged all the departments to prioritise their schemes, programmes, plans and put inputs of each section of work and dissimilate their action plan of their yearly programs in the meeting as well as for the welfare of the public and the State, as their contribution will make a big difference.
Minister PHED, Jacob Zhimomi in his address said that Chumoukedima district was bifurcated from Dimapur and created as a separate district in terms of employment and various developmental works. Asserting that the district was named as ‘Land of Opportunities’, Zhimomi called upon the members to work with that motive and create opportunities for the people of the district.
Stressing on structure of urban infrastructure, the minister said it is very important and a challenge for everyone. Therefore, he urged the departments to support and give their inputs with more interaction, and businesses which are accessible to the people so that they can diversify in the districts. Overall, he appealed for a collective effort from all members to create opportunities for the district.
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After the review of last meeting minutes, the board deliberated on agendas of society registration and agreed to recommend the following societies after thorough deliberations- Riverine Educational Society at Thilixu village; Western Satoi Public Union at Chekiye village, and Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Society at Diphupar- B village.
Other agendas that were discussed included finalization of LADP 2025-2026 for 5 Ghaspani-II A/C, proposal for creation of post and construction of office building under the establishment of District Agriculture Officer, Chumoukedima, proposal for creation and establishment of District Employment Exchange (DEE) under Chumoukedima district, proposal for construction of office building and creation of post under the District Sports Office were discussed, and the board agreed to recommend and forward to the government for final approval.
Power department presented departmental activities focussing on prepaid metering under RDSS and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijili Yojana Scheme. In his PowerPoint presentation, SDO Power, Vikhozolie Nisa highlighted the advantage of smart prepaid meter, where it has become not a choice but mandatory as per the notification issued by the Government. He pointed that smart-prepaid is a better choice as it ensures financial stability, flat tariffs, no more bill issues or complaints, free replacement of electricity meter, and energy saving efficiency.
Later, a video documentary on conservation of Chathe River Bed Mining, an initiative of district administration and various stakeholders was screened during the meeting. The documentary was launched for public aware of the consequences that is taking place and will be facing in the future.
In the next board meeting, departmental activities will be presented by DCPO (District Child Protection Office) Chumoukedima. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by DC Chumoukedima Polan John who chaired the proceedings.
