Phek DPDB resolves to pursue relocation of NRCM to Porba

DIMAPUR — The Phek District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) has resolved to write to the Director of ICAR, Medziphema, requesting the relocation of the National Research Centre on Mithun (NRCM) to Porba in Phek district.

The resolution was adopted during the monthly DPDB meeting held at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall in Phek on October 13, chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of DPDB Phek, Rhosietho Nguori, according to a DIPR report.

Discussing an agenda submitted by the Porba Village Council, the house deliberated on an agreement made between Porba village and the Government of Nagaland on February 6, 1983. Under the agreement, 411.99 acres of land was donated by Porba village for the establishment of the National Research Centre on Mithun at Porba.

However, the centre was subsequently established at Medziphema under ICAR. After deliberations, the house resolved to formally request its relocation back to Porba.

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Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, and Chairman of DPDB Phek, KG Kenye, addressed the recent Forest department issue at Pfutsero and Phek, urging district officers to be aware of Article 371A concerning Naga customary laws.

Regarding the construction of an approach road from the academy building to the teachers residential complex at Phek Government College, the board resolved to take up the matter with the Urban Development Department to conduct a survey and prepare a detailed estimate for submission to the government.

On the agenda for changing the village name from Tezatse to Tuzatse village and the registration of Dawn Library Welfare Society, Chozuba, the house agreed to recommend both matters to higher authorities for consideration.