DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojungshi Chang at DC’s conference hall, on Tuesday.
At the outset, the deputy commissioner welcomed the new members – Zakabo V Rotokha, ADC; Nivizolie Meyase, district education officer and N Stephen Ngullie, DPRO – and expressed hope that the district would witness significant progress under the new officers.
He also urged the officers to continue with their dedicated services, particularly in implementing centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) for the welfare of the district.
While discussing on the agendas of the day, the board recommended the proposal for opening a primary section of Riverlife Pre-School at Burma Camp; opening of new school Arete Foundation School at Padumpukhuri village, upgrade of Government High School, Kushiabill to Government Higher Secondary School and change of nomenclature of Community Education Centre School to Royal Knight School at Grace Colony, Kuda (C Khel).
The board also recommended for registration of the Progressive Society, Bamunpukhuri-A, Block – 2, East Dimapur and Ematha Okho Welfare Society of Ekyoyan village, Dimapur.
Addressing the members and the officers from various government departments, Chang highlighted the need to revive and promote the departmental sports activities in the district, and stressed the importance of sports in fostering camaraderie, physical fitness and teamwork among government employees.
A committee to oversee the planning and execution of the departmental sports events in the district was proposed and the initiative is expected to commence in the coming months with further details to be announced soon.
Kiyevi I Swu, ADS, Dimapur highlighted on the General Household (GHH) scheme, and urged the board members to disseminate the news to the public to avail the scheme.
The Urban Development and Social Welfare departments highlighted their activities through PowerPoint presentation. The PHED and Food and Civil Supplies department will present their activities in the next DPDB meeting.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chairman, who urged the members to extend their cooperation and support for overall development of the district.
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