Nagaland DPDB Dimapur recommends societies, reviews projects

The monthly meeting of the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) Dimapur was held on November 26 at the DC’s Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang.
Under the agenda for registration of societies, the Board agreed to recommend all eight applicant societies for registration. These included Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, The Family Tree, The Lovely Society, Shree Shree Laxmi Mandir (Naharbari), Street Vendors’ Association, M. P. & GS Road Business Welfare Society, Nagaland Safety Alliance for Everyone (N-SAFE), and the Business Consultancy Network.
For Grant-in-Aid, the Board resolved to forward the proposal for completion of the semi-built Ignite Nest by Can Youth Organization to the Government for consideration.
Advisor for Tribal Affairs & Election, H. Tovihoto Ayemi, while addressing the members, encouraged line departments to actively bring forward their agendas for discussion in DPDB meetings. He expressed satisfaction over the strong participation of members. Commenting on the PowerPoint presentations made by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and Chief Veterinary Officer, he appreciated DMC’s initiatives and advised the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry to strictly monitor checkpoints, remain vigilant against entry of dead animals into the state, and stay alert.
On African Swine Fever cases, the DC urged that any such cases be promptly reported to the administration, noting that government compensation provisions were available. He also reminded departments to extend necessary support for the upcoming Hornbill Night Carnival scheduled from December 6 to 10.
Presentations were delivered by Boka Rochill on behalf of DMC and Dr. Eyekhweshe Kepfoh, Chief Veterinary Officer. The Board also welcomed its new member, Er. H. Akavi Ayeh, Drilling Engineer, Department of Geology and Mining.
Members also observed National Constitution Day by taking a pledge honouring the framers of the Constitution and reaffirming commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.