- DIMAPUR — Advisor for Youth Employment &
Skill Development and Excise, Moatoshi Longkumer, on Monday officially took
charge as the new chairman of the District Planning and Development Board
(DPDB), Dimapur, during the monthly board meeting held at the deputy
commissioner’s conference hall.
- In his inaugural address, Moatoshi extended congratulations
to the newly inducted board members and urged all officers to work in unity to
transform Dimapur into a model district, a DIPR report stated.
- “Let us work hand in
hand so that other districts envy Dimapur,” he stated, emphasising the need for
collective commitment and efficient execution of developmental initiatives.
- Highlighting key priorities, the new chairman stressed the
importance of submitting proposals—such as the urgent requirement for an
emergency rescue vehicle—through proper channels to the state government via
the planning board for timely action.
- Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, shared updates
on pending proposals. He also informed that the delay in submitting files for
the proposed administrative headquarters at East Dimapur was due to the
transition of officers.
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- The meeting also approved all pending applications for
society registrations. A notable highlight was presented by Lhuvoyi, EE (Power),
Department of Power, Dimapur, detailing ongoing power reforms under the
Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
- The scheme aims to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial
(AT&C) losses to 12–15% by March 2026 and bridge the gap between the
Average Cost of Supply (ACS) and Average Revenue Realised (ARR).
- As part of the initiative, smart prepaid metering and loss
reduction measures are being rolled out across the state. Under the State
Action Plan for Smart Consumer Interface (SASCI), 18,000 smart meters have been
sanctioned for Kohima, Dimapur and Chümoukedima for 2021–22 and 2022–23, he
said.
- The Power department also highlighted the ‘PM Surya Ghar:
Muft Bijli Yojana,’ launched in February 2024, which promotes rooftop solar
installations in residential areas. Nagaland has been allocated a target of
32.8 MW of residential rooftop solar (RTS) capacity, with 8.337 MW earmarked
for Dimapur alone.
- Smart prepaid meters are expected to yield several benefits
including energy conservation, reduced outages, flexible tariff options, better
financial planning for consumers, and easy online recharge—ultimately
contributing to improved service delivery and economic growth.
- The department urged all stakeholders to support the
implementation of these initiatives to ensure a reliable and sustainable power
infrastructure for the state.
- It has been further informed that the next DPDB meeting will
include presentations from the PWD (R&B) department and the Fisheries
department, aimed at strengthening inter-departmental coordination and
strategic planning.
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