The General Conference of the Village Development Board (VDB), Mokokchung District was held on Wednesday at Town Hall, Mokokchung with Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh, IAS, as the guest of honour, DIPR stated.

The Deputy Commissioner, in his speech, said both the Village Council and VDB are unique institution and plays an important role in the community for development and peaceful co-existence. For the smooth functioning of both institutions, one should know the objectives of setting up these institutions, the DC said.

He said the village council and village development board are like the grass-root level planning department, therefore, there should be strong coordination between the two. He asked the VDBs in the district to examine their performances so as to know whether they are going forward or sliding back, which he said is the most crucial for setting up the institution.

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President, of Mokokchung District VDB Association, Dr. Imtinungba Atsongchanger gave the introductory speech, the keynote address was delivered by Project Director (DRDA Mokokchung), Toshimongla Kichu.

Short speeches were delivered by Council Chairman, Chuchuyimpang, Temsumoa Imsong, Council Chairman, Mongchen, Aonungsang Mollier, and Council Chairman, Chakpa, Imkonglemba while vote of thanks was proposed by Imtiyanger Imchen, Executive Member.