Advisor & Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU), Imkong L. Imchen accompanied by the Members of the Committee: Advisor, Hekani Jakhalu, MLA, Dr. Neisatuo Mero, Advisor, Sethrongkyu and the officials from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat undertook an “On-the-Spot Verification” of the 2 (two) Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) buildings located at Old Medical Directorate and Old NST, Kohima on 30th August 2024.

The Committee physically inspected the two sites and also visited the office of the CEO, Kohima Smart City Development Ltd (KSCDL) under the Department of Municipal Affairs. The MLCP at Old Medical Directorate (5 storey) built at a cost of Rs. 3121.90 lakhs had the capacity to accommodate 150 vehicles and 67 shops. The MLCP at Old N.S.T (7 storey) built at a cost of Rs. 2878.10 lakhs had the capacity to accommodate 120 vehicles and 16 shops. Various components were later on proposed for successful utilization of the projects which were funded through the State Government.

During the course of inspection, the Committee was informed that the Kohima City Centre and the Kohima Local Ground taken up by the KSCDL were scheduled to be inaugurated by the end of October and November, 2024 respectively. Overall, the Committee was satisfied with the 2 (two) MLCP projects and conveyed its appreciation to the implementing agency. The Committee also felt that the public should appreciate the Government’s developmental initiatives and judiciously utilize the facilities provided under the KSCDL projects.