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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DC Rutsa chairs Tuensang DPDB meeting
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.
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.
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.
Meetings scheduled for Kohima, Chümoukedima
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.
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.
