Bhandari sub-division being a pocket to large number of wild elephants, Wildlife Wing Office in the sub-division was needed to help manage elephant menace and reduce human -elephant conflicts, said Achumbemo Kikon MLA of 40 Bhandari A/C on Friday.
According to DIPR report, Achumbemo was speaking at the Sub-Division Planning and Development Board (SDP&DB) meeting at Bhandari. He also highlighted on the lack of manpower in the forest department offices in the sub division to man a large area.
While reviewing the last meeting’s minutes, Achumbemo emphasised on the acquisition of land for construction of the proposed Bhandari sub-division Office Complex.
He also informed the public to be well informed on the initiative as it will not only help expand the town area but will be convenient for the departmental offices as well as the general public.
Achumbemo also lauded the Bhandari sub division based departmental heads, led by ADC Bhandari, for carrying out village co-ordination tour to take stock of the grievances faced by the villages.
He also welcomed the new officers posted at Bhandari sub division. ADC and vice chairman, SDPDB, Bhandari, Longasen Lotha informed the house that construction of the office of SDO (Civil) Ralan has commenced on the purchased plot of land at Ralan.
The house also discussed on revocation of decision of downgrading GMS Yampha to GPS and utilization of VDB fund in the villages to enhance transparency and developmental initiatives.
Additional requirement of Police out posts in some strategic sites along the border areas of the sub division to check border related issues and maintain public safety were also discussed.
The house also deliberated on the matter of Geo tagging and constitution of Rural Empowerment and Economic Development (REED) Welfare Society.
The medical department and Power departments highlighted their ongoing activities in the house. The house also resolved to hold the sub-division Departmental Sports Week next month.