Dimapur DPDB discusses developmental issues

DIMAPUR — The monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Dimapur district was held on Monday at the DC’s conference hall, under the chairmanship of Advisor for Labour, Employment & Skill Development and Excise, and Chairman of DPDB, Dimapur, Moatoshi Longkumer.

In his address, Advisor Longkumer expressed concern over the recent flood havoc in the district, attributing it largely to rampant encroachment. He stressed that preventing such disasters is a collective responsibility, a DIPR report stated.

Referring to the committee formed in 2023 to look into encroachment issues, Longkumer informed that the committee would be revamped to include the chairpersons of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and East Dimapur Town Council (EDTC), along with legal counsel. The new committee is expected to submit its report within two months.

Advisor for Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, also addressed the meeting, highlighting her recent visits to Russia and Japan. She shared that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has laid the foundation for international cooperation, and it is the collective duty to nurture these initiatives.

Jakhalu also informed about a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the state government and Japan.

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The meeting reviewed the minutes of the previous DPDB meeting and approved the registration of new societies including Itiki Society, while the Kiye Foundation’s registration was recommended with the directive to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Medical department.

Besides, the board also approved renaming of Saku Mission College to Livingstone Foundation College and changing the nomenclature of St. Xavier’s School, Purana Bazaar to Cedar Heights School. The board further approved NOC for Makar Skills Development under the Directorate of Technical Education and gave clearance to LADP 2025–26 proposals for Dimapur I, II, and II assembly constituencies.

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources presented ongoing and upcoming projects via PowerPoint. The Deputy Commissioner announced that DMC and Urban Development Department will present in the next meeting.

Further, the board decided to keep all new welfare society registration proposals in abeyance until further notice.

Tseminyu DPDB meeting

The monthly meeting of the Tseminyu DPDB was at the DC’s conference hall, Tseminyu, under the chairmanship of MLA and Chairman DPDB, Jwenga Seb, on Monday.

In his address, Seb urged members to take DPDB meetings seriously, participate actively, and ensure compulsory attendance. The meeting commenced with new members' self-introductions and a review of previous meeting minutes.

The board discussed and approved the proposal of schemes under the LADP 2025-26 for 12 Tseminyu Assembly Constituency.

The members also discussed the construction of three traffic points in Tseminyu town area. The PWD (R&B) department presented its activities, while the Agriculture department will present in the next meeting.