DPDB meeting approves Tuensang town's extension

• DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Tuensang, was held on Tuesday at DC’s conference hall under the chairmanship of Shelley Katiry, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang.

Shelly Katiry speaking during the Tuensang DPDB meeting on Tuesday.

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• While reviewing the last month’s meeting minutes, the chairman apprised the house that a warehouse for e-waste collection is set to be completed within a month, after which e-waste collection will commence from government offices and institutions, according to a DIPR report.
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• The meeting discussed key agenda items, recommending registration for Sozo Mission Society and approving Tuensang town's extension into surrounding village areas, with a survey to follow soon.
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• Dr. Imlitemsu Ozukum, CMO Tuensang, highlighted on Nikshay Mitra which aims to provide nutritional support to TB patients and requested the members to contribute money for TB patients in the district.
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• As entrusted, the District Fishery Officer presented the department’s activities to the board.
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• Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting
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• Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, chaired the Mangkolemba Sub-Divisional and Planning Board (SDPDB) monthly meeting on June 9 at the customary court, accompanied by vice chairman Moakumzuk Tzudir and ADC Mangkolemba, along with the district planning officer.
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• In his address, the chairman expressed optimism about the ongoing Longnak, Tsurangkong, and Jangpetkong road upgrades, highlighting their potential to boost regional development, similar to the Foothill Road initiative.
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• Acknowledging the subdivision's challenges despite its age, Along emphasised the need for officials to be more responsible, sincere, and accessible to the public. He urged them to work diligently to address community issues and called on stakeholders to collaborate for the subdivision's development.

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• The house assembly deliberated on the following agenda items: the promotion of CHC Mangkolemba to an empanelled hospital under the CMHIS framework; the transfer of MGNREGA bank accounts for the village to the Mangkolemba subdivision from the Mokokchung headquarters; the establishment of an urban sub-station for Alongkima and Longnak towns; the relocation of the school from Puneboto village to Mithite village; the construction of a market complex in Mangkolemba town, along with the establishment of a town council office in Mangkolemba; the pressing necessity to address the poor road conditions within the Longchem circle; and the construction of a border guest house in Akumen village.
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• The assembly discussed several key agenda items, including, upgrading CHC Mangkolemba to an empanelled hospital, transferring MGNREGA bank accounts to Mangkolemba sub-division, setting up an urban sub-station for Alongkima and Longnak, relocating Puneboto School to Mithite village, building a market complex and town council office in Mangkolemba, and improving Longchem circle's road conditions.
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• After thorough consideration, the assembly found the proposals to be valid and resolved to forward them to the government for approval.