The monthly Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board meeting for November was held on 10th November 2022 at the DC's Conference Hall Zunheboto.
Chairing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman DPDB Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali welcomed all the members and reviewed the last meeting minutes.
The meeting agendas were on the Public Library at Zunheboto and Veterinary Health Centre at Ghukiye village.
President Sumi Literature Board, Vehoshe Murru appraised the members present on the need for a public library in Zunheboto town. He said that the Sumi Literature Board will be celebrating its 75th Platinum Jubilee in December 2022 and that the board is planning to set up a public library and sought approval and help from the board members, where the board decided that it is a noble project and that the board will further discuss with the appropriate committee for approval.
Chief Veterinary Officer Zunheboto sought the approval of the board for setting up a Veterinary Health Centre at Ghukiye village which is very essential for the villages in the area, The Veterinary Officer said that the Village for the proposed health center is ready to donate land for the proposed health center without any preconditions where the board unanimously decided to approve for setting up the Veterinary Health Centre.
DAPCU NSACS reported that there were no cases of discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients in the district. Advocate Esther, Legal Services Authority gave a brief presentation on the legal aspects of stigma and discrimination.
PHED department gave a PowerPoint presentation on the ongoing Jal Jeevan Scheme in the district where they highlight the completed projects and the ongoing projects.
District Sports Officer, Atoli gave a PowerPoint presentation on the objectives, activities, and needs of the department. She highlighted the recent achievements and activities of the athletes of the district during the recently concluded Nagaland Olympics and Paralympic and thanked the various departments who rendered help to the athletes and the District Sports Council Zunheboto during the event.
Vice President Sumi Hoho, Hokishe briefed the house on the preparations for the coming Ahuna Cum Mini Hornbill celebration which is going to be held from 12th to 14th November 2022, and sought cooperation and active participation from all the departments.
The meeting concluded with thanks from the chair and assigned Skill Development, Sakhi One Stop Centre, and PWD R&B National Highways for powerpoint presentations in the next meeting.
(Avika Awomi, IA Zunheboto)
