The monthly meeting of the Kohima District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima on 18th May 2023.
In the meeting, Advisor, Prisons and Printing & Stationery and Chairman, Kohima DPDB, Er. Kropol Vitsu while welcoming the members said that the reality of the matter should be highlighted to the public regarding any project or schemes that comes up for better understanding, cooperation and better results. Kropol also requested the MLAs of Kohima District to come up with the desirable mechanism and work plans to be done on priority to move forward in all round developmental activities and also urged the members of the DPDB to be dedicated, active and cooperative in any given opportunity for the developmental activities.
During the meeting, application received for Society Registration from Japfü Christian College Alumni Association; Don Bosco College Kohima Alumni Association; Kohima Ao Baptist Church and Kohima Village Students' Union were deliberated and the same was approved and recommended for further necessary action.
In the meeting, the best performance of the Village Adoption Committee 2022-2023 prize were awarded, where 10 Northern Angami I was adjuged as the winner and the first runner-up and second runner-up were awarded to 8 Western Angami and 14 Southern Angami I respectively. The winning teams also shared their experiences and challanges while performing the developmental activities. Suggestions were also presented and requests were made to the DPDB for follow up actions.
Rise of sale of Korean beverages which contains high percentage of alcohol in the market in and around Kohima city was highlighted to the house by Addl. SP Kohima, Relo Aye and for which the Administration, KMC and Police have decided to take up the issue immediately for its early redressal.
Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council, T. Lanusenla Longkumer gave a presentation on "Meri LiFE Mera Swachh Shehar Campaign," a cleanliness drive, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle which is underway from 15th May till 5th June 2023. She said that under the campaign, 1 RRR centre will be setup in every ward in the city to collect plastic items, old books, used clothes and footwear and any other items which will be further refurbished, reuse or process. The Administrator requested the members to co-operate in spreading the message to all concerned and contribute the said items to the volunteers like NGOs, SHGs, Swachh TULIP intern, RWA members and citizen volunteers.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman, DPDB Kohima District, Shanavas C, IAS.
(DPRO & Khekiye IA Kohima)
