Planning and development board meetings held, scheduled

Dr. Sukhato A Sema felicitating schools with 100% successful HSLC results during the SDPDB meeting in Pughoboto on May 6.

• DIMAPUR — The Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) of Pughoboto held its monthly meeting at DB Hall on May 6, under the chairmanship of MLA and Chairman of SDPDB Dr. Sukhato A Sema, with ADC and Vice Chairman Tiameren Chang in attendance.
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• According to a DIPR report, the highlight of the meeting was the felicitation of three schools, namely Government High School Lazami, New Foundation School, and Mission School, for achieving 100% successful results in the recent HSLC examination 2025.
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• The meeting also spotlighted the SDPDB Educational Trust Fund, a monthly contribution initiative by board members that enabled free admission for students from classes 9 to 12 at Pughoboto Higher Secondary School. The effort aims to boost student enrolment and enhance access to quality education in the region.

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• Dr. Sukhato emphasised the importance of operationalising the SBI Pughoboto branch to improve financial access across the subdivision. He directed that all government department accounts be transferred to the local SBI branch at the earliest. He called for the active promotion of the central government’s senior citizens’ savings scheme through local banks to benefit elderly citizens.
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• The chairman introduced the Carbon Credit Program, urging individuals and community forest reserves to register for the initiative to avail funds for sustainable forest maintenance and carbon offsetting efforts.
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• The Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SAKK) president raised the issue of inadequate student accommodation during board exams, citing logistical challenges as Pughoboto town remains the sole HSLC exam centre in the subdivision. In response, Dr. Sema informed the board of progress under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, which includes the construction of hostels for both boys and girls in the area.
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• Key administrative issues were also discussed, including the need for all government departments to process their land patta applications through the Land Resources Office, with an emphasis on timely yearly renewals. The chairman directed that the shifting of offices to the new Administrative Complex be completed by May.
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• Ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the SDO Office (Public Health Engineering Department) and residential quarters, along with a new Veterinary Health Centre at Lazami, were reported to be underway and will continue to receive board recommendations for their timely completion.
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• DC Rutsa chairs Tuensang DPDB meeting
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• The Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting on Wednesday at the DC Conference Hall, Tuensang, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa.
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• After reviewing the minutes of the last meeting, Bendangwala gave a brief report on the e-waste collection and management of waste from offices, educational institutions, and wards by a registered company called E-Circle from Tuensang town.
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• PowerPoint presentations on departmental activities were presented by the District Youth and Resources Office, Tuensang. The chairman also gave a brief introductory note on the civil defence exercises to be held and advised the departments to actively participate in the mock drill exercise.
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• Meetings scheduled for Kohima, Chümoukedima
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• Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, has issued a circular informing all concerned members that the monthly meeting of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Kohima for May is scheduled to be held on May 15 at 11 am in the DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima.
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• Similarly, DC Chümoukedima, Polan John, has informed that the DPDB meeting of Chümoukedima for the month of May is scheduled for May 12 at 11 am in the DC Conference Hall, Chümoukedima.