Wokha DPDB reviews Etsutchukha pond revival and notes improvement in SDG ranking.
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DIMAPUR — The Wokha District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on Friday at the DC’s conference hall, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Vineet Kumar.
According to a DIPR report, the meeting was attended by Chairman DPDB and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton; Advisor Mhathung Yanthan, and MLA Mhonbemo Humtsoe, a DIPR report stated.
The meeting began with a review of the last month’s agendas, noting that the demarcation of the Local Ground Wokha with proper fencing and posts has commenced.
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A committee has been set up under the chairmanship of the additional deputy commissioner to identify land for the construction of a District Hospital. The medical superintendent, chief medical officer, and Lotha Hoho are members of the committee.
Geotagging of land in border areas has also been addressed and forwarded to the government, ensuring that it does not affect development plans and census operations.
A major agenda discussed during the meeting was the drying up of the Etsutchukha pond.
Divisional Forest Officer, Wokha, Suman Shivashankar Sivachar, presented a detailed PowerPoint on the causes and measures for revival, suggesting multiple strategies.
Advisor Mhathung Yanthan emphasised the need for support systems, community intervention, and contributions to revive the pond.
MLA Humtsoe also stressed citizen participation in the revival efforts.
Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton underscored the importance of reviving the perennial water source, noting its significant impact on the citizens of Wokha.
The deputy commissioner presented on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting parameters where Wokha district has shown improvement and areas requiring further work.
He noted that the district’s composite score improved from 59.33 and rank 91 out of 103 districts in Northeast (2021–22) to 71.5 and rank 44 out of 121 districts (2023–24).
Project Director, DRDA Wokha, Thungbemo Patton, presented departmental activities and highlighted ongoing initiatives under the agency.
Patton expressed gratitude to the members for their support during his chairmanship. He appealed to officers and staff to maintain regular attendance, stating that inspections would be carried out from time to time.