Wokha District Planning and Development Board holds pre-Christmas celebration

DIMAPUR — The Wokha District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting-cum-pre-Christmas celebration at Hammock Resort, New Wokha Village, on Thursday.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Wokha DPDB Chairman Yanthungo Patton, along with Deputy Commissioner Vineet Kumar.

During the meeting, the board reviewed the minutes of the previous session and deliberated on key developmental issues, including the status of road connectivity under the Baghty Division and the progress of works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

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The deputy chief minister directed the concerned department to submit a detailed report on the work progress at the earliest.

Following the meeting, a pre-Christmas celebration was held, chaired by District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) Lolano Patton.

In his Christmas message, Patton reflected on the true spirit of the season, emphasising togetherness, compassion, love, and hope. He reminded all present that Christmas is not merely a festive occasion but a time to renew commitment to service, humility, and shared humanity.

He further assured that even after his tenure as DPDB chairman, he would remain actively engaged with the district’s progress and continue to visit departments to encourage regular attendance and accountability. “Chair or no chair, my commitment to the welfare of our people remains unchanged,” he affirmed.

The Christmas message was delivered by Fr. Stephen Chazhasseril, principal of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Wokha. Drawing from the birth of Jesus Christ, he spoke about the transformative power of humility, peace, and sacrificial love, urging everyone to embody these values in their personal and public lives.