The monthly meeting of the Chümoukedima District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held on November 10, 2025, at the DC’s Conference Hall, Chümoukedima, under the Vice-chairmanship DPDB, Polan John (NCS) Deputy Commissioner. 

Addressing the members, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the departments for their cooperation and urged officers to ensure regular participation in DPDB meetings. He stressed the importance of strong coordination among departments to ensure timely and effective implementation of developmental projects. Highlighting the district’s ongoing growth, he emphasized the need for a holistic development approach covering infrastructure, education, health services, sanitation, agriculture, and community development. The Deputy Commissioner encouraged departments to maintain clear communication, ensure transparency, and work collectively to resolve challenges for smooth delivery of public services.

The meeting also discussed a directive from the Tribal Affairs Department regarding upcoming tribal observance programmes. The Deputy Commissioner informed that Adi Seva Kendras (ASKs) will serve as local facilitation centers during the celebration period. Key proposed activities include Floral tributes and cultural observances on November 15 to honor tribal freedom fighters, Benefit saturation camps to promote enrolment in welfare schemes, Grievance redressal camps for public concerns, Health and nutrition camps in collaboration with the Health Department and Community outreach programs such as agricultural input distribution and digital empowerment workshops.

All departments have been instructed to document activities and upload reports on the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) portal. Onglingaku Chang, Project Officer & State Nodal Officer, has been designated for overall coordination.

The DPDB also deliberated and approved several key proposals for the district where The Cornerstone Foundation, Urra Village – Approved for registration, Greenfield Academy, Ganeshnagar – Recommended for recognition, Opening of a new Government Primary School at CHEN Village – Approved were placed before the board for consideration.

In the meeting, the Labour Department presented a PowerPoint briefing during the session, while the Taxes Department has been scheduled to present in the next DPDB meeting.

(Limatoshi, IA chumukidema)