Wokha DPDB discusses infrastructure issues, including the new district hospital and landslide threats at Doyang Polytechnic. Tseminyu to meet on May 18.
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DIMAPUR — The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) of Wokha deliberated on key infrastructure and developmental issues during its monthly meeting on Thursday, while the Tseminyu DPDB has scheduled its meeting for May 18.
The Wokha DPDB meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner's conference hall under the chairmanship of Advisor for Agriculture Mhathung Yanthan and in the presence of Deputy Commissioner K Mhathung Tsanglao.
According to a DIPR report, speaking at the meeting, Yanthan highlighted the vital importance of DPDB meetings in shaping development activities.
He urged members to take discussions seriously, share ideas for an inclusive approach, and make the meetings more effective.
He suggested that departments prepare PowerPoint presentations so that members can better understand ongoing work and activities. He assured that the practice of visiting institutions and departments to review their work will continue under his chairmanship to bring effectiveness to the approach.
Attending his first DPDB meeting, DC Tsanglao introduced himself and urged members to ensure proper and regular attendance. He stressed the need for cooperation and collective effort to bring greater impact towards development and overall progress in the district.
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The meeting began with a review of the previous month’s meeting, where the identification of land for the construction of a new district hospital was discussed. Additional Deputy Commissioner Renbomo Ezung, who is the chairman of the committee, briefed members on feasible locations for the hospital.
Discussions were also held on the Doyang Polytechnic Institute, where landslides and mudslides have posed serious threats to the campus structures, faculty, and students. With major buildings at risk of collapse, the house resolved to set up a committee to examine the threat and recommend immediate measures to tackle the issue.
The meeting also deliberated on the shortage of NST bus services in the Wokha district, affecting connectivity to various villages.
Meanwhile, the Tseminyu DPDB meeting is scheduled to be held on May 18 at 11 am in the Deputy Commissioner's conference hall.
District Planning Officer and Member Secretary Lolezo Lawrence Tsukru requested all concerned DPDB members to note the timings and make it convenient to attend the meeting.