Y Patton chairs Wokha DPDB meeting

DIMAPUR — Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland and Chairman of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Wokha, Yanthungo Patton, chaired the Wokha DPDB meeting on Wednesday in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Wokha Vineet Kumar and Superintendent of Police Wokha Relo Aye.

According to a DIPR report, on the occasion Patton handed over a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the government to the DC of Wokha for the significant milestone achieved by Wokha district, securing 1st position at the state level and 4th position at the national level during the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) enrolment drive held recently.

Further, Patton expressed pride in the Wokha taekwondo team for securing 3rd place during the Nagaland Taekwondo Championship held at Longleng and felicitated the coach of the team.

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DC Wokha, who is also the vice chairman of DPDB Wokha, briefed the members with regard to the ongoing joint eviction drive and highlighted the timelines and steps taken by the government in ensuring that Naga people are not affected during the drive, that the evicted immigrants do not enter the Nagaland side, and that peace and tranquillity are maintained at the border areas, while keeping the sensitivity of the people in mind.

He also informed that the government is in close coordination with the Assam counterparts with regard to the ongoing issue. He further highlighted that due to the complexities involved in the border issues, it needs to be handled with sensitivity by everyone.

The house also approved the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) for the year 2025-26 and also approved the registration of the Wokha CSR Society.

The Social Welfare and Urban Development departments presented their departmental activities, achievements and way forward with the aid of PowerPoint presentations.

Hands over vehicle to LSU, flags off school bus

Patton, meanwhile, handed over a Mahindra Bolero to the Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) in Wokha on the same day. The vehicle was received by LSU President Lirhonthung Kithan.

In an update from the media cell of the deputy CM, it was mentioned that recognising the vital role LSU plays in guiding students, amplifying their voices, and working for the welfare of the community, Patton expressed confidence that the Bolero will further strengthen the union’s reach and enable them to better support their initiatives.

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He also flagged off a school bus donated to Don Bosco School, Old Riphyim. Sharing his motivation behind the donation, he recalled his frequent visits to the area, where he often witnessed students struggling under the scorching summer sun or getting drenched during the heavy monsoons while making their way to school.

Moved by this, the deputy CM made the decision to provide a bus facility that would ensure safer and more comfortable journeys for the students and faculty alike.

Patton expressed hope that with this facility in place, students of Don Bosco School will not only attend classes with greater ease but also excel in their academic pursuits and beyond.