Mokokchung DPDB highlights Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

DIMAPUR — The monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Mokokchung district was held on Saturday at DC’s conference hall, under the chairmanship of Nuklutoshi Longkumer, MLA & Chairman DPDB Mokokchung.

The meeting began with a minute's silence to pay tribute to late advisor Imkong L Imchen, a DIPR report stated.

Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman of DPDB Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, acknowledged Imkong L Imchen's contributions to the district and state, stating his long public service will be remembered for years to come.

The agenda for the meeting began with the review of the last meeting minutes, which included the preparation for the upcoming 25th edition of Dr T Ao trophy, to be hosted by Mokokchung district next year.

On Nikshay Mitra, the DC encouraged the members to adopt TB patients to support treatment for a minimum period of six months with any kind of support they want to give.

Verma also urged all the departments for holistic development of government schemes and to work collectively to achieve positive outcomes. He mentioned that cultivated areas, water conservation and irrigated areas need to be identified and recorded.

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The house approved the registration of Riongsanger Cultural Society Mokokchung; upgrade of Chuchuyimlang block into sub- divisional status under Agriculture department; and proposal for the construction of a godown at Chuchuyimpang town for storage and distribution of food grains.

It also decided to acknowledge and award innovative officials for their outstanding performance, aiming to encourage cooperation and healthy competition among various departments.

The DPDB meeting coincided with the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, to mark the 150 birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

In this regard, a PowerPoint presentation on celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was delivered by Ajay Moktan, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Mokokchung.

The AC gave a detailed presentation on the contribution, courage and sacrifices of tribal (Janjatiya) communities in the nation's history and freedom struggle.

He stressed on the objectives of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which includes recognising the rich tribal heritage of India, highlighting the contribution of tribal freedom fighters in order to foster pride among tribal communities.

Moktan also highlighted on the key activities observed including activities carried out under Dajgua, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and Jan Sunwai (people's hearing), a grievance redressal mechanism (GRM) whereby governance is aligned towards citizen - centricity.

District Planning Officer Mokokchung, N Chuba Phom, informed the board that the Advent Christmas 2025 programme will be held at Metsuben Resort, Chuchuyimpang, Mokokchung, on December 5.

District Agriculture Officer, Mokokchung, also presented a PowerPoint presentation on the departmental activities.

Later, Nuklutoshi Longkumer, along with the DC, senior SP, ADC, and other officials, inspected the ongoing construction site of Dr. Imkongliba Memorial Hospital to review progress.