The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Kohima held its monthly meeting at the DPDB Hall, Kohima on 15th April 2025, in the presence of MLA and DPDB Chairman Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner & DPDB Vice-Chairman, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS, and began with a review of the minutes from the previous meeting.
A PowerPoint presentation was made by All India Radio (Akashvani) Kohima on “Janahit Yojanye – Ek Samiksha” (Public Welfare Schemes – A Review). Moamar Imsong, Transmission Executive at Akashvani Kohima, spoke on the role, relevance, and history of Akashvani. He elaborated on its geographical reach in Nagaland and its importance in preserving cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as its accessibility and trustworthiness.
Moamar also highlighted the contributions of Akashvani Kohima in the fields of education and entertainment, emphasizing its continued relevance in today’s digital age. He presented several recommendations for government collaboration with AIR to better reach the public and build an informed society.
Underscoring the significance of Akashvani, the DC informed the board that certain departments are working together to develop a system through which live updates on issues like landslides, weather, and traffic in Kohima can be accessed via FM radio.
On behalf of the Kohima Football Association (KFA) and the Nagaland Football Association, senior football coach Roko Angami informed the Board on hosting the Dr. T Ao Football Tournament in Kohima from 1st to 15th August 2025. He sought the cooperation of all DPDB members in organizing the event.
The DC urged full cooperation from all members assigned to any responsibility, stating, “Last time, Tuensang set the bar very high by successfully organizing the Dr. T Ao Football Tournament in a grand manner. We must follow suit and set the bar even higher.”
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The Power Department also gave a departmental PowerPoint presentation, highlighting the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Under this scheme, rooftop solar systems are connected to the power grid, and the government provides subsidies for installation. The current status of the scheme in Nagaland was presented, along with guidelines on how to apply as a beneficiary.
The department further discussed the benefits of smart metering under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Both prepaid and postpaid smart metering systems were explained, including their logic and advantages.
Two societies made presentations for registration. Regarding Kuotsu Solo Krotho, T. Khel, Kohima, the board decided that the society must first obtain a No Objection Letter or approval from their Khel. The proposal from Kohima District Badminton Association, Officer’s Hill, Kohima was agreed upon and forwarded by the board.
Concerning the proposal for the construction of the Rüvecha Agri Link Road into a 2-lane road at Rüsoma village, the board resolved to seek further inputs from the concerned department.
The board entrusted the Tourism Department with the next PowerPoint presentation for the upcoming DPDB meeting.
