DIMAPUR — The Mon District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on November 9 at the deputy commissioner conference hall, under the chairmanship of MLA C Manpon Konyak.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Health and Family Welfare P. Paiwang Konyak, Advisor for Treasuries and Accounts and Art & Culture Konngam Konyak, Advisor for Social Welfare Wangpang Konyak, Advisor for Geology & Mining and DUDA W. Chingang Konyak, MLA Mankhao Konyak, MLA A Nyamyie Konyak, and MLA Neiba Konyak, according to a DIPR report.
The chairman expressed his gratitude to all the heads of departments posted in Mon for their dedicated service towards the upliftment of the district. He also urged them to actively participate in and attend the monthly DPDB meetings for the overall development.
After reviewing the minutes of the last meeting, the board discussed and approved the applications for the registration of the following societies: Fusion Foundation, Jahjon Ward; Shahgoth Cultural Society, Sheanghah Chingyu village; and Visionary Foundation, New Site.
After a thorough discussion, the board decided to forward to the government the petition for the upgradation of the SDO Civil office to an ADC office. The board also approved the relocation of GPS Shamnyu Ward, Mon town, and the recognition of two new villages: Totok Maohnyu under Mon Sadar and Longwa Lailo village under Phomching.
The board also decided to nominate the council chairman from Chi and Mon villages to the town council and DPDB. District planning officer V Aron Sema presented the LADP 2024-25 verification report.
Later in the evening, the advent Christmas programme of the Mon DPDB, along with the elected representatives of Mon district, was held at Helsa Resort.
During the programme, P Paiwang Konyak shared his experiences. A speech on behalf of the legislators was delivered by Manpon Konyak, and the welcome address was delivered by DC Mon Ajit Kumar Verma.
The evening programme was followed by a musical extravaganza and a Christmas feast.
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