The Chümoukedima District Planning and Development Board discusses education, infrastructure, and monsoon preparedness during its monthly meeting.
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DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) deliberated on several developmental agendas concerning education, infrastructure, and administrative matters during its monthly meeting held at the DPDB hall on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs and DPDB Chairman Zhaleo Rio and attended by Deputy Commissioner Polan John, heads of departments, and board members, stated a DIPR report.
During the meeting, Rio called upon all concerned departments and stakeholders to remain prepared for the upcoming monsoon season and stressed the importance of ensuring that drainage systems are properly cleared and maintained to prevent waterlogging and flooding.
He urged the authorities to take timely preventive measures in vulnerable areas to minimise possible risks and inconveniences to the public. He further directed that information and awareness regarding monsoon preparedness should be disseminated to colonies, wards, and villages so that citizens remain alert and cooperative during the season.
Pointing out the need for collective efforts, Rio appealed to all departments to coordinate and work together to ensure effective preparedness and response mechanisms.
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On developmental planning, the advisor stated that development initiatives should cover the entire Chümoukedima district and not remain concentrated in only one area. Referring to the existing railway station at Sukhovi, he stated that strategic planning and organised development must begin now in preparation for future growth.
He further stressed the need to develop the district in a more systematic and organised manner to ensure balanced infrastructure expansion and long-term urban planning across all areas.
The Police department was also directed to strictly regulate and enforce speed limits to ensure road safety and prevent accidents across the district.
The advisor underlined the need for regular monitoring, awareness campaigns, and coordinated enforcement measures, particularly in accident-prone and crowded areas.
Among the agendas discussed during the meeting was the recognition of Cinnamon Pre-School located in Ward-II, Chümoukedima. Under society registration, the proposal for the registration of Yimkhiung Baptist Borü-Naga United Village was also placed before the board for consideration.
The meeting further deliberated on proposals for the upgradation of schools in the district. These included the upgradation of Appleseed Pre-School at Sugar Mill to a primary school, Dovecot Christian School in Seithekema to an upper primary school, and Government Middle School 'C' in Seithekema to a government high school.
The board also discussed proposals for the establishment of a government degree college in Medziphema and a District Transport Office for the Chümoukedima district.
Further, a PowerPoint presentation was presented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police on matters pertaining to the district, while another presentation was given by the Department of Sericulture.