Dimapur, July 13 (EMN): The Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) convened its monthly meeting on Thursday at the DC conference hall under the chairmanship of Advisor for Water Resources, Tongpang Ozukum.
During the meeting, Ozukum informed the board members about the establishment of a coaching centre to assist candidates from the district in preparing for the NPSC and NSSB exams, a DIPR report stated. The coaching center will be funded through the district common pool fund.
The meeting reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting, and the board unanimously agreed to organise a civic reception in Mokokchung in honour of the chief minister of Nagaland.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]On proposed the shifting of the NST (Nagaland State Transport) office to ISBT Yimyu, the chairman entrusted the deputy commissioner to inspect the building and coordinate renovation works with the departments concerned.
Ozukum also informed the members that the Urban Development department has assured action on the posting of an urban development officer in Mokokchung.
The district skill committee presented a proposal for a job fair event in Mokokchung through a detailed PowerPoint presentation.
Minister for Rural Development and SIRD (State Institute of Rural Development), Metsubo Jamir, Advisor IPR (Information and Public Relations), and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen, along with other members, offered their views and suggestions on the potential of the event.
Furthermore, it was resolved that departments would deliver PowerPoint presentations in future DPDB meetings.
Additionally, the house decided to undertake significant renovation work at the Multi-Purpose Stadium in Mokokchung, in preparation for hosting the North-East Badminton & Table Tennis Championship later this year.
Meanwhile, Longleng District Planning and Development Board conducted its monthly meeting on July 12 at the DPDB hall.
Chairman DPDB Longleng, A Pongshi Phom, MLA, and B. Bangtick Phom, MLA, deliberated on various issues during the meeting, an official bulletin stated.
Highlighting the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) funds for 49 A/C Tamlu and 50 A/C Longleng, the chairman emphasised on the release of funds based on the progress of ongoing projects.
The meeting covered other topics including society registration, finalisation of LADP funds, proposal submission for district wards and installation of uniform signage boards.
The meeting also reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and welcomed new members from the Department of Land Resources and the Department of Social Welfare.