District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Kohima meeting for the month of August was held at DPDB’s Conference hall, Kohima on August 8.
According to DIPR report, reviewing the last meeting minutes, deputy commissioner (DC), Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor IAS informed the timing of DPDB meeting has been changed to 10 a.m for every DPDB meeting while the date’s pattern would remain the same.
On the issue of District Vision and Village Adoption, DC informed that the compilation has been started, which would be submitted to the government in due course of time. Rovilatuo also informed the developmental departments to submit their departmental profiles in order to incorporate in the publication of LADP Booklet.
While presenting the LADP in respect of 9th Kohima Town A/C during 2016-2017, the concerned elected member, Dr. Nicky Kire stated that the issue of colony beautification was proposed to see all colonies painted with one common colour and make a little change in beautifying the Kohima city which is the mirror of Nagaland. The DC in this regard stated that he had raised the same common issue to the concerned department officials for quality painting of roadside walls and further the District Administration has contributed a sum of Rs.60,000 for the painting.
DC highlighted the proposed works under LADP 2016-2017 in respect of all the seven Assembly Constituencies where the House discussed on the proposed works and decided to approve the LADP 2016-2017.
The elected members of the constituencies present in the meeting also shared their concerns for review of the common pool proposal where they decided to have a sitting with the chairman DPDB, parliamentary secretary for Youth Resource and Sport and Lotteries, Khriehu Liezetsu to bring out new Common Pool proposal, to which the House also decided to approve the matter.
On other issues, ADC Planning and member secretary DPDB, Ketoho Luho, requested the elected members of the Assembly Constituencies for their suggestions on which Village/Ward to be taken up in the next year’s Village Adoption programme.
Social Welfare Department and the Adoption Committees were entrusted to give their presentation in the next DPDB meeting on September 15.
Earlier, the meeting was chaired by DC and vice chairman DPDB, Rovilatuo Mor IAS.Minister for Social Welfare, Kiyanilie Peseyie; minister for Forest, Dr. Nicky Kire; parliamentary secretary for Housing Er. Levi; MLA Vikho-oYhoshu and MLA Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu also attended the meeting.
DPDB Dimapur: The meeting was held at DC’s conference hall on August 10 under the chairmanship of parliamentary secretary, I&FC and chairman, DPDB, Dimapur, Jacob Zhimomi.
During the meeting the house approved the Local Area Development programme (LADP) for the year 2016-17. Basing on the verification report submitted by the verification committee, the registration of Immanuel Multipurpose Welfare Society, Khekiho Colony, Kuhobuto Town, Living for Environment Society, Indisen village and Immanuel College Alumni Association, Lengrijan and transfer of Sunrise Secondary School from Tokiye, Zunheboto District to PadamPukhuri, Dimapur District, the house approved to forward it to the government.
Powerpoint presentation of departmental activities was presented by the department of Power and Forest during the meeting. State Leprosy Officer, Dr. Ahu Sekhose informed the house that due to high prevalence of leprosy in the district the department would be sending their staff for house to house screening. Deputy Commissioner, KesonyuYhome, IAS also reminded all heads of the offices to send PIO or APIO for RTI training at DC’s conference hall on August 23 and 24.. DC also informed all heads of offices to visit DDSC stadium in the coming days to see the ongoing works assigned to their departments for Independence Day celebration.
DPDB Mokokchung: In Mokokchung the meeting held in the conference hall of ADC (Planning) on August 8, approved the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) schemes for the year 2016-17. The meeting was chaired by DPDB chairman and parliamentary secretary, Industries & Commerce, AmenbaYaden.
According to DIPR report, AmenbaYaden said the LADP has prioritized schemes to be taken under common pool which would benefit the people. He regretted that some schemes could not be included to be implemented during the year under common pool as funds were very limited. The chairman took a strong note of officers who were ‘irregular’ in the DPDB meeting and cautioned that they should refrain from such irregularity.
District Development Manager, NABARD, Mokokchung, Sanasam Amarjit Mangang shared on Potential Linked Credit Plan, a document prepared by NABARD for the district for the year 2017-18.
The meeting also decided to forward representation received from the governing body of Mokokchung Law College to the government for setting up of government Law College in Mokokchung town. DC & Vice Chairman, DPDB MokokchungSushil Kumar Patel reviewed the preparation for the Independence Day celebration in Mokokchung town.
DPDB Wokha: DPDB meeting at Wokha was held on August 9 at DC conference hall, Wokha under the chairmanship of chairman DPDB Wokha and home minister, Y.Patton, advisor for Treasuries and Accounts Relief and Rehabilitation Dr. T. M. Lotha.
The meeting discussed and approved the finalisation of LADP for 2016-17. Government High School Baghty’s nil result during the last HSLC was deliberated upon where the chairman expressed dissatisfaction with the clarification given by the head master and warned that if the school continued to produce nil result consecutively for three years the school would be abandoned as per decision taken by the government. Dr. T. M. Lotha suggested conducting special coaching classes for the selected students to produce better results.
Shifting of various departments functioning above DC’s office complex and shifting of DC office to new site was also discussed. Home minister assured to award an amount of Rs. 1 (one) Lakh from his end if any student came out in the top ten positions from any government school in the district.
SDPDB Noklak: Meeting was held on August 5 under the chairmanship of ADC Noklak & vice chairman, K. MhathungTsanglao. The meeting reviewed the last meeting minutes and deliberated on the agenda of establishment of new Government Primary School at Sanglao village under Thonoknyu sub-division.
Requisition of traffic personnel to man the junction at Noklak town which was submitted by the town sector union was approved to be forwarded to the SP Tuensang for consideration citing the problem of increase in the traffic and resulting accident cases in the town area on account of unregulated traffic.
Proposal for construction of town hall at Hq Noklak submitted by the Khiamniungan Tribal Council was approved to be forwarded to the concerned department as the existing town hall is old and unfit for use. LADP 2016-17 schemes in respect of 56 and 57 Assembly constituencies was unanimously approved to be forwarded to the department concerned for consideration. A departmental activity of power department of Noklak and Thonoknyu sub-division was presented by the JE Power, Noklak. Department of Forest, Noklak was entrusted to present their departmental activities in the next meeting.
DPDB Phek: Meeting was held on August 9 under the chairmanship of vice chairman, DPDB & deputy commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso. Minister for School Education, Yitachu also addressed the meeting.
In his speech the minister said that the society was lacking in truth and called upon all to change the mind set and retrospect for the long run where truth shall prevail. He added that collection of data and views of the people was important in making decisions in the right direction. LADF fund for the current year was also finalized in the meeting.Registration of society which was submitted by the Gorkha union of Meluri Sub- division was approved by the board which was decided to be forwarded to the government for necessary action.
Pughoboto: The monthly Sub-Division Planning Development Board meeting was held under the chairmanship of ADC & vice chairman SDPDB Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho at the ADC office on August 9. The house approved the Local Area Development fund (LADF) for the current year 2016-17 with an amount of Rs.98.75 lakhs. SDEO Pughoboto Watisangla highlighted about the absence of an official driver attachment and the house decided to write to the higher authorities for necessary action. ADC said that government officials’ attendance during the Independence Day was mandatory and stated that absentees salaries would be deducted to be deposited in their head account through treasury challan. Final completion of works etc for the Independence Day celebrations at the ground was set for August 13.
DPDB Mon: Chairman, DPDB Mon, N. Thongwang convened a special DPDB meeting on August 6 at DC’s conference hall and approved the Local Area Development Fund (LADF) 2016-17 of Mon District.
According to DIPR report, the chairman appealed to the officers and members for suggestions to the proposed schemes and projects submitted by the elected members under LADF if there were any lapses. He apprised the house on various projects taken up under the common pool and other development projects initiative by him in the district.
Deputy commissioner (DC), Mon, W. Honje Konyak, also urged the officers for feedbacks and suggestions if any objections were found for rectification of the projects submitted by the elected members.
After reading out the proposed projects of the nine Assembly Constituencies of Mon, DC suggested seeking technical supervision of the respective departments for proper execution of projects. He also asserted to identify and mention the specific locations of the proposed projects which were lacking in some projects. In this regard, DC urged the Planning department to consult the technical experts of the respective departments for proper implementation of projects.
MLA Pohwang said that the projects under LADF were arranged according to the norms and guidelines of the Planning department, therefore, he said that major projects could not be implemented under the LADF.
The house, after long discussion, finally approved the LADF 2016-17 of Mon District.