The monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Kohima was held at the DPDB Hall, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, under the leadership of Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA and Chairman DPDB Kohima on 27th November 2024.

The meeting began with a review of the previous meeting minutes, followed by the Board's approval of various proposals. Important decisions included forwarding the registration proposals for Carl Roger's Institute of Mental Health Research Centre, Chiechama Students Union, and Naga Distributors Union Kohima to higher authorities. The proposal to rename St. Francis Xavier School Peducha to Don Bosco School Peducha was also accepted and forwarded.

The Board agreed to include the sarpanchs of Kidima, Nerhema, Kohima Village, and Chunlikha in the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) Committee on a rotational basis for one year. Also, the Board welcomed the Principal of Government Polytechnic College Kohima as its new member.

BDO Chiephobozou, Seyiekhrielie Rio, presented a comprehensive overview of the activities of the Rural Development Department. His presentation covered the structure and schemes under the department, including the implementation of MGNREGA, Aadhaar-based payment systems, and Direct Benefit Transfers. Rio also detailed development works in Chiechama, Nerhe Model Village, and other areas, as well as the efforts of Self-Help Groups under the NSRLM and Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme.

Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso proposed initiatives for cleaner taxis with driver details displayed prominently behind the seat, in light of the festive season. The DC reminded officers about setting up Internal Complaints Committees in line with the SHe-Box portal requirements. The Water Resource Department was entrusted with preparing the PowerPoint presentation for the January 2025 DPDB meeting.

(DPRO Kohima)