DIMAPUR: The monthly meeting of the Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) was held at the DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima, on October 27 under the chairmanship of Adviser for School Education, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome.
During the meeting, the board approved the registration of five societies: Angami Sports Association (Midland Colony, Kohima), Take One (Old Ministers’ Hill, Kohima), Nagaland Electrical Contractors & Suppliers Association (Upper Chandmari Colony, Kohima), Kohima Harvest Church (AG Colony, Kohima) and Tevomi Society (P. Khel, Viswema).
Deputy Commissioner and vice-chairman of DPDB Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, announced the recipients of the Kohima District Award for Distinction in Public Service. The awardees are Emilo Patton, District Education Officer; Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha, District Project Officer (Land Resources); Imlienla, Head Assistant (Senior), District Election Office; Kereilenuo Yhome, UDA, DC Office; and C. Ngangvang Phom, Excise Constable, Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Zonal).
Buchem informed the house that the awards would be formally presented to the recipients next month.
A key highlight of the meeting was a presentation by the Agriculture Department on the successful revival of millet cultivation in Kezoma village, a success story that was earlier lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 139th episode of his Mann Ki Baat radio programme. The Lead District Manager (LDM) also made a PowerPoint presentation on banking activities and the financial status of the district.
For the next DPDB meeting, the board requested representatives from the Tourism Department, Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), and Traffic Police to attend.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the Deputy Commissioner.
