Kiphire DPDB to conduct tour programme to Khongsa block

The Kiphire District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting on October 15, at the DPDB Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman of DPDB, Temsuwati Longkumer.
According to a DIPR report, welcoming the board members, the DC expressed appreciation for their continued cooperation in advancing the district’s development initiatives. Reviewing the previous meeting minutes, he emphasized the importance of implementing the PM Gati Shakti Portal and urged all concerned departments to ensure timely coordination for holistic infrastructure and connectivity development in the district.
As part of the day’s agenda, the board resolved to organise a Tour Programme to Khongsa Block in November, following the next DPDB meeting. The initiative aims to monitor developmental activities, engage with grassroots stakeholders and assess the implementation of government schemes across the block. The delegation will include officials from various departments and will visit key project sites, interact with local leaders and communities, and evaluate service delivery mechanisms. The District Administration, Medical, Public Works, Agriculture & Allied, and Social Welfare departments have been entrusted with logistical arrangements.
Superintendent of Police, Kiphire, Chinese Chakesang, raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated medicines and the operation of unlicensed pharmacies in the district. In response, the board decided to launch a special drive to address the issue. The DC, SP and Drugs Inspector from the CMO and MS offices were tasked with executing the drive effectively. The SP also briefed the board on the ongoing police recruitment process and shared the status of applications received as of October 14.
Principal of Zisaji Presidency College, Dr. Phyobenthung, informed the board about the upcoming Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 (District Round). He outlined the programme’s objectives and eligibility criteria, and requested support from board members and the District Education Officer to ensure wider participation at the higher secondary level.
The DC further directed all departments involved in the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) to submit their reports to the district administration for timely processing.
The meeting also featured a PowerPoint presentation by DFO (Forest) Kiphire, Sundeep Rajgotra, and En. Dichusie from the Water Resources Department. EAC (Development) Takatemjen Pongen and DPO P. Lipichum Sangtam also addressed the gathering. The board entrusted the AUDO (Urban Development) and DCO (Art & Culture) to present their departmental activities in the next meeting.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair.