Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board meeting addressed society registrations, school relocation, and administrative accountability.
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DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Zunheboto, for February was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Zunheboto on Tuesday under the chairpersonship of Dharam Raj, Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of DPDB Zunheboto.
According to a DIPR report, during the meeting, the board reviewed the previous meeting's agenda, which included approving the registration of the New Era Education Society, and forwarded it to the government for further consideration.
The board also discussed the registration of the Sumi Anthropology Research Union. The members of the society highlighted its aim to study the migration patterns and historical roots of the Sumi community, in reply to a query of the house. The deputy commissioner further sought clarification regarding the academic background of members, particularly their expertise in anthropology.
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The Board also deliberated on the proposal to change the name and relocate Eden Garden School, Aluhuto. Since the present school site is located in a landslide-prone area, posing safety and security risks, which justified the proposed relocation.
During the meeting, the DC issued several administrative directives to departments, highlighting the need to obtain prior approval before initiating any work and to follow proper procedures.
He cautioned departments against undertaking projects without the knowledge of the district administration and stressed that the authority of the district administration must not be diluted. He also directed that completion certificates be submitted through proper channels and that official matters should not be routed through unauthorised channels. The DPDB passed a resolution supporting these directives to strengthen administrative accountability.
The meeting later took up issues raised by the Sumi Youth Organisation (SYO). Hikavi H Kinimi, president of the organisation, read out a representation submitted during the 2nd edition of the Hornbill Festival Extension 2025 for the construction of a Sumi Naga Museum in Zunheboto.
The DC informed the house that the proposal would be forwarded to the Tribal Affairs department for necessary action.
The organisation also pointed out several irregularities in district offices. Responding to the concerns, the DC urged that such matters be addressed through proper authorities for redressal. He further directed all heads of offices to strictly follow official protocols and maintain accountability in service delivery.
Government College Zunheboto and the Power Department, Zunheboto, gave a presentation in the meeting.