The monthly District planning & Development Board meeting of Zunheboto was held on 16th July 2025 at DC’s Conference Hall, Zunheboto under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Dharam Raj (IAS), in presence of Deputy Speaker, NLA and Chairman DPDB, Zunheboto, S. Toiho Yeptho, Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies, K.T Sukhalu, (IAS Rtd.), and MLA, Dr. Sukhato A Sema. Chairing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner welcomed the members present in the meeting.
The DC presented a comprehensive action plan to achieve Viksit Zunheboto by 2047. He further emphasized and urged the members present to be dedicated and sincere towards their work. He also presented various schemes and programmes undertaken by the centre and state government which are implemented in the district.
Deputy speaker NLA and Chairman DPDB, S.Toiho Yeptho in his speech appreciated Deputy Commissioner of Zunheboto for preparing comprehensive plan in order to achieve developed Zunheboto by 2047. He also suggested that Zunheboto Government College being the only government college in the town to venture into integrated B.Ed course and also tie up with good private institutions to introduce Bachelor of Science in its course.
Yeptho also raised the issue of Drug and Alcohol in the district and advised the Deputy Commissioner and SP, Zunheboto to activate District Liquor and Narcotics Committee and to take active role in stopping the inflow of Alcohol and Drugs in the district.
District program manager (NHM), Rosemary Vitoli presented updated district health profile of Chief Medical Office, Zunheboto.
The programme was followed by approval of LADP scheme 2025-2026, Iconic projects and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation by various departments of Zunheboto district.
(Sepikiu, IA Zunheboto)
