A coordination meeting for the upcoming Hornbill Festival was held under the chairmanship of DC Chumoukedima, Abhinav Shivam, IAS at DC’s Chamber, Chumoukedima on 21st November, 2023.

The meeting was held with special focus on Dimapur-Kohima 4-lane, NH-29 and discussion on necessary measures on how to mitigate if any incident occurs. During the meeting, the officials suggested forming a committee under District Disaster Management where all the members of NHIDCL as well as concerned contractors involved in the project would be included to mitigate information immediately during crucial times. Other issues discussed were mapping those areas which needed more attention so that first hand manpower can be placed accordingly on those areas. Various departments have also been directed to submit mitigation plans in case any incident takes place during the 10-day Hornbill Festival.

Home Guards department and Medical department were directed to provide  machinery and ambulances and deploy somewhere near the areas which need first hand manpower, so that safe passage is ensured  for outsiders who will be visiting. Further, NHIDCL was directed to prepare a contingency plan to mitigate during such incidents. Chumoukedima district is leaving no stone unturned to make the Hornbill festival a grand success by incorporating assistance from various departments and stakeholders.

(Tovikali, IA, Chumoukedima)