DIMAPUR: A review meeting on the augmentation of water supply to Kohima town from the Teupuiki/Dzupfu River was held on May 26 at the office chamber of deputy commissioner Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, under his chairmanship.
According to DIPR report, the meeting reviewed the action taken on the execution of the tripartite agreement among the Government of Nagaland, Poilwa village and Khonoma village, with special focus on matters relating to Kohima district.
Officials informed that a 22 MLD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has been proposed to be established on around 15 acres of land in Khonoma village. The land acquisition process will be carried out through the district revenue administration in coordination with NDB‑PHED, with survey works scheduled to commence from June 2026.
On the construction of the Khonoma–NH29 road via Dzüdza River, the executive engineer of NPWD (R&B), Kohima South Division, reported that the project has achieved 50% progress and is expected to be completed by the end of the financial year 2026‑27. The department was directed to submit a detailed progress report by June 3.
The meeting also discussed augmentation and improvement of water supply to Khonoma village. PHED officials informed that works are being implemented by the Department of Rural Development under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The project director of DRDA Kohima was directed to submit a status report by June 3.
The executive engineer, PHED Kohima Urban Division, was asked to submit status reports and comments on issues relating to benefits of Khonoma village. District education officer, Kohima, was directed to furnish a detailed report on repair and renovation of Government High School, Khonoma, while the divisional forest officer, Kohima, was tasked to submit a report on restrictions on logging and felling of trees and protection of flora and fauna in the area.
The meeting concluded with the chair urging all concerned departments to submit their action‑taken reports within the stipulated deadline for onward submission.
