Chümoukedima DPDB reviews key projects in district

DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on Friday at the DC’s conference hall, under the chairmanship of Zhaleo Rio, Advisor of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs.

Addressing the meeting, Zhaleo, who is also the DPDB chairman, urged all departments to maintain close coordination and work collectively for the overall development of the district, a DIPR report stated.

He emphasised that while pursuing infrastructure and developmental projects, the rights and interests of the people must be safeguarded at all times.

Calling upon officers to take up challenges with commitment, he stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to accelerate progress, adding that all efforts must ultimately serve the people.

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Zhaleo also underscored the need for regular attendance in DPDB meetings to ensure continuity, effective planning and for successful achievement of developmental goals in the district.

A major highlight of the meeting was the discussion on the adoption of the National Highways Act, 1956.

Chumbenthung Murry, SDO (Civil), stated that the state government has been receiving repeated communications from the Government of India, emphasising that land acquisition for national highway projects must be carried out under the provisions of the Act rather than through state mechanisms.

He noted that Nagaland’s unique constitutional safeguards under Article 371A protect land ownership and resources, and any move towards adopting the Act must carefully consider these protections.