Pughoboto SDPDB reviews PHC proposals, human-elephant conflict at Kitami, MGNREGA job cards, departmental action plans and development initiatives.
DIMAPUR — The Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board (SDPDB), Pughoboto, reviewed key developmental priorities and approved several proposals during its monthly meeting held at the ADC Office, Pughoboto, Zunheboto district, on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Sukhato Sema, MLA and chairman of SDPDB Pughoboto, in the presence of James T Khulu Tikhir, ADC Pughoboto.
One of the key issues discussed was the proposed construction of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) at Kilomi and Ighanumi, a DIPR report stated.
The board discussed the need to provide adequate land at the proposed sites to facilitate future expansion.
It was decided that the district administration would convene a meeting with the senior medical officer (SMO) and the respective village councils to deliberate on land acquisition, site-related matters and other requirements for the proposed PHCs.
The board also agreed to forward a proposal for an open-air gallery-cum-rostrum at Lazami for further consideration and necessary action.
During the meeting, SDO (Civil) Yitachu Thur raised serious concern over the recent human-elephant conflict at Kitami village, where an elephant reportedly killed a villager on September 5.
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Officials from the district administration and Forest department had visited the site following the incident.
The SDO called for a proper investigative report and precautionary measures to prevent further loss of human lives and damage to property.
Suggested measures included identifying vulnerable locations, installing cameras and adopting other appropriate mitigation measures.
Vinoto K Rochil, Deputy Range Officer, Human-Animal Conflict, informed the board that matters relating to human-animal conflict fall under the jurisdiction of the Wildlife Warden, Doyang.
He further stated that a report on elephant-related damage at Kitami village during August had already been submitted.
He assured the board that a baseline survey would be conducted and a detailed report prepared for submission to the concerned authorities, following which appropriate mitigation measures would be pursued.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Sema highlighted the need to facilitate new registrations for job cards and ensure that eligible beneficiaries have access to government benefits, including MGNREGA/NREGA, particularly for community-oriented works such as sanitation and road maintenance.
He also urged all heads of departments to prepare their respective Action Plans for 2026–27 before the release and utilisation of funds, stating that advance planning would promote efficiency, accountability and systematic governance and development.
Dr. Sema further called on departments to strengthen awareness of government schemes and programmes at the grassroots level so that information reaches villagers and eligible beneficiaries can effectively avail themselves of the available benefits.
He emphasised that villagers should also make effective use of government schemes and opportunities for sustainable community development.
The board also proposed an inter-departmental sports meet, tentatively scheduled for October, to promote coordination, camaraderie and healthy interaction among government departments.
As part of the departmental review, Toka Jemu, JSCO, delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the activities and initiatives of the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, highlighting departmental programmes and areas requiring coordinated attention for sustainable development.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on coordinated departmental action, advance planning, effective implementation of government schemes and responsive governance for the overall development of the Pughoboto sub-division.