DIPR
Dimapur, February 6
Expounding that Dimapur has a potential for self sufficiency in agriculture, Parliamentary Secretary for Urban Development, Zhaleo Rio, has urged Agri and Allied departments to help the public by making them aware of the various government schemes and projects, subsidies, distribution of equipments, seedling and other benefits which are undertaken by the Government from time to time. Zhaleo Rio said this while reviewing the power point presentation from the Agriculture Office during the monthly meeting of the Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) on February 5 in the DC’s conference hall. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and vice chairperson DPDB, Dimapur, N Hushili Sema.
Giving his mind on solid waste management in the district, Zhaleo said the people have to come forward and make a little sacrifice and extra efforts to keep Dimapur town clean and healthy to live in.
The Board discussed on the matter of Bio- Medical waste disposal at Dimapur where it was decided that the district administration would have a meeting with the district Medical Department, private hospitals and DMC for suitable disposal of the waste materials which otherwise are hazardous for the citizens.
The house has approved for opening of Shalon Public School NH-29 Ward - 4 and for upgradation of Life Foundation School to Class VIII both at Chumukedima town.
On the issue of Bank loan defaulters, the concerned banks were asked to trace out the defaulters and write to their DDOs for their recovery.
A book on Human Resources Development for Dimapur was presented by Zhaleo Rio to all the contributors/ writers in the meeting.
Earlier, the departments of Agriculture & Irrigation gave a power point presentation on their departmental activities under taken by them in the district.
The Department of Fishery and Social Welfare were directed to present their departmental activities report in the next meeting.
