The monthly meeting of the SDPDB Bhandari, Wokha was held at the Conference hall of the Summer House-Cum-Guest House, Bhandari with MLA and Chairman SDPDB, Bhandari, Achumbemo Kikon on the 10th of March 2025,
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari, Longasen Lotha welcomed new members to the board and reviewed the last meeting minutes.
While reviewing the recent confrontation between the public of Old Ralan and the Central Reserved Police Force, (CRPF) stationed at DAB area, MLA & Chairman SDPDB, Achumbemo Kikon stated that no one has the right to interfere or hinder the developmental actives undertaken within the ancestral land.
Border Magistrate of Uriamghat, Tsenthungo E. Ngullie highlighted to the house that tension arose when the CRPF tried to stop installation of Solar Panel by the IOCL technical experts, maintaining that the petrol pump is within the ancestral land of Old Ralan village. The Border Magistrate further stressed that the Oil Station at the Old Ralan village is the only one in the area and was commissioned by the IOCL has been a long felt need of the public after years of struggle.
Upon deliberation on the progress of the ongoing road construction work under Foothill road project, PWD (R&B) Baghty Division informed the house that pertaining to Pangtong VR Junction to Merapani stretch, realignment may be initiated due to natural factors, and suggested that the road could be constructed along the upstream of Yangri river which would require fresh cutting of about 800 meters, and widening of existing road of around 1200 meters length, and construction of a bridge across the Yangri river thereof. In this regard, MLA Kikon stressed that road construction should be carried out by adhering to prescribed specification and work should be expedited for completion before the monsoon.
SDEO Bhandari informed the board that transferring out teachers from the establishment of SDEO Bhandari has faced challenges for the schools, as some schools are being manned by one or two teachers, while some schools have acute shortage of teachers.
While highlighting the departmental activities of the Power Department, JE, Power, stated that work has been going on for installation of 1.6 MVA Power transformers.
Assistant Conservator of Forest, Baghty Range also apprised that board that the critically endangered species of Soft Shell Black Turtle, found at its natural habitat of Akuk and Mekukla area is further endangered due to mining activities in the area, and said that while planning is underway for its protection and preservation, rejuvenation of soil conservation for wildlife preservation is equally important.
After the Planning Board meeting, MLA Achumbemo inaugurated the newly constructed APMC Office, Bhandari and Lotha Morung (Chumpo) constructed under State Plan 2023-24, Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Nagaland.
He also flagged off the 5th edition of the Departmental Sports Week, Bhandari as the special inaugural guest.
(APRO & IA Bhandari)
