Bhandari Sub-Divisional Planning and Developmental Board (SDPDB) meeting Thursday discussed the requirement of additional distribution transformers in strategic locations across the sub division for uninterrupted distribution of power. According to a DIPR report, the meeting held at the Officers Mess of the 7th NAP, Bhandari, Wokha was chaired by MLA and chairman, Bhandari SDPDB, Achumbemo Kikon.
During the meeting, Kikon thanked the power department for successfully upgrading the erstwhile 1.6 MVA power transformer to 2.5 MVA. He stated that if the 1.6 KVA be shifted and installed at Merapani village (Marachu Yan), it would further ensure sufficient power supply for small scale industrial, farming and economic activities of the people of the area.
While discussing on the requirement of additional distribution transformers in strategic locations for uninterrupted distribution of power, the board members also appealed the public for judicious and responsible use of power supply. The house also discussed registration of Don Bosco School, Akuk, for Personal Educational Number (PEN) and decided to forward the matter to the District Planning and Development Board, DPDB, Wokha for further necessary action.