The Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for December was held at the DC’s Conference Hall on December 9, 2024 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice Chairman, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, NCS.  Chang welcomed new members Thungchanbemo Tungoe, CEO, Dimapur Municipal Council and Er. Hutivi Swu, Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department.

Various developmental proposals and matters were discussed and reviewed during the session.

The Board reviewed the progress on the proposed upgradation of Wotsa Fine Arts College located at Model Colony, East Dimapur and it was approved and forwarded to the government for consideration.

The board also approved and forwarded to the concerned department for the renewal of the registration of Public College, Dimapur, and the registration of its memorandum of association.

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Under the agenda for registration of societies, the following were discussed and approved by the board and forwarded to the government: Dimapur Sakshi Union; Sakshi Cultural Society; United Baptist Church Convention; Coal Mining Association Nagaland; United Kachari Baptist Church Association and Sumi Baptist Church.

PowerPoint Presentations were given by the Agriculture Department reflecting on an overview of their current projects and initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the district. Similarly, the Horticulture Department showcased its recent achievements and plans for promoting sustainable horticulture practices in Dimapur.

In conclusion, Chang expressed gratitude to all officers and staff for their support in ensuring the smooth and peaceful conduct of both the Lok Sabha and Municipal elections, in Dimapur which concluded without any untoward incidents. He also extended his appreciation to the departments that contributed financially and physically to the success of the departmental sports week. He encouraged all officers to continue working together in harmony for the years ahead.