Bhandari Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) at the monthly meeting held on January 8 has resolved to adopt Yanmhon Village area as “SDPDB Aspirational Area”, under the current financial year. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of chairman of Bhandari SDPDB, Achumbemo Kikon MLA at ADC’s conference hall, Bhandari.
A DIPR report informed that the house discussed on recognition of Mitchü Yan under EAC Champang. Secretary, Core Committee for Mitchü Yan Village formation, informed that recognition of the said village has been a long-felt need as it was actually established in 1974 and all the required credentials have been submitted to Home department.
It resolved that, while it supported the process of recognition of the village, acquiring and obtaining NOC and clearance should be done to pursue the matter for further necessary action.
At the meeting, Achumbemo Kikon said that special focus would be given to the identified aspirational area that comprises of around 17 villages with great economic potentials and manpower resources.
He also urged the officers and departments to tie up with the village councils for efficient coordination for growth and developmental initiatives to the villages of the area.
The house further deliberated on the need of a helipad at Bhandari and resolved to forward the matter to the Transport Department and Civil Aviation for earnest action.
On the financial schemes and policies of the government for educated unemployed youth, the house emphasised that awareness should be created to motivate and encourage the educated and unemployed youth of Bhandari to come forward to avail the opportunity.
Achumbemo also urged the lead bank manager, Wokha to ensure that beneficiaries selection process be done as per Government’s guidelines and through proper system.
It further emphasised on the need to restore the now defunct, SBI branch at Champang for the convenient of the people of the area.
With regard to power connection within the foothill areas to Longayim and Mekirang village, the house said that the villages would have to carry out basic and necessary steps before the concerned department put the work into execution.
Meanwhile, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhandari, Longdiba L. Sangtam and other officers newly posted to the sub-division were welcomed to the Bhandari Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board.