DIMAPUR: The monthly meeting of the District Planning & Development Board (DP&DB), Dimapur was held on July 27 at the DC’s Conference Hall, Dimapur. The meeting was attended by advisor for Industries & Commerce and chairperson, DPDB Dimapur, Hekani Jakhalu, and chaired by ADC Dimapur, Dr. Diana Patton.
According to a DIPR report, the meeting began with a PowerPoint presentation on the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), Nagaland, delivered by Dr. Nyanthung Kikon, State Nodal Officer, ABDM, Department of Health & Family Welfare. He highlighted the objectives and implementation of the mission and stated that Dimapur is a model district under the programme.
The Board approved the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) 2026–27 and the proposal for registration of the Covenant Foundation under the Societies Registration Act.
Under the education sector, the Board approved the change of nomenclature of ITIKI Montessori School to ITIKI School, Darogapathar, Dimapur. It also approved the upgradation of Grace Fountain School, Duncan Bosti, from Class V to Class VIII, and granted Grant in Aid to Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Milan Mandir. The proposal for change of ownership of Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School, Dimapur was deferred for further consideration.
Concluding the meeting, Hekani Jakhalu thanked members for their participation and urged them to work with greater dedication. She stressed the importance of attending DPDB meetings regularly and said that if members were unable to attend, they should ensure representation on their behalf.
Meanwhile, the monthly meeting of the DPDB Meluri was held on July 27 at the DB’s Court, Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Meluri.
After reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting, advisor NSDMA & Inland Waterways and chairman DPDB Meluri, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, presented the LADP schemes for 2026–27. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved the proposed schemes. He urged all departments to work collectively and contribute ideas and efforts for the upliftment of Meluri district.
ADC Meluri, Shelly Katiry, informed departments that a mass social work would be carried out on the third Saturday of every month. The activities of the Forest Department Meluri were also highlighted through a PowerPoint presentation by its representative.