Wokha DPDB reviews NHIDCL works on Wokha-Merapani highway and sets a completion deadline of November 15.
DIMAPUR — The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Wokha convened its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall, where the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) assured that maintenance work on the Wokha-Merapani road would be completed by November 15.
According to a DIPR report, the meeting was chaired by Advisor and DPDB Chairman Mhathung Yanthan, accompanied by Member of the Legislative Assembly Mhonbemo Humtsoe, and co-chaired by Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice Chairman K Mhathung Tsanglao.
The session began with a review of the previous month's agendas and their progress. A major highlight was the NHIDCL review report on the Wokha-Merapani road, where officials presented updates on maintenance works, including drainage clearance, jungle cutting, pothole filling, and overall progress.
Chairman Yanthan directed the engineers and contractors to uphold strict quality standards and workmanship.
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The board also deliberated on the poor signal issues of All India Radio Wokha, resolving to appeal to higher authorities for a full-fledged upgrade of the station. Further discussions touched upon upcoming departmental sports events, focusing on participation and coordination.
During the meeting, the Education department delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting challenges such as low enrolment in government schools, largely attributed to rural-to-urban migration, alongside shortcomings in infrastructure and systemic issues.
Yanthan stressed the importance of regular attendance, directing all sub-divisional officers, block development officers, and border magistrates to ensure consistent participation in DPDB meetings.