The monthly meeting of the Chumoukedima District planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held on 10th July 2025, at DPDB Hall, DC’s, Office, Chumoukedima. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, Polan John.
The meeting commenced with the introduction of new members, followed by a brief note by the Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio. In his note he welcomed the new members and thanked the Chief Secretary and Advisor, NSDMA for their visit and inspecting flood related areas in Chumoukedima, Medzhiphema and Dimapur District. Zhaleo Rio also urged all the departments to prioritise their schemes, programmes, plans and put inputs of each section of work and dissimilate their action plan of their yearly programs in the meeting as well as for the welfare of the public and the State, as their contribution will make a big difference.
Minister, PHED, Jacob Zhimomi in his address said that Chumoukedima district was bifurcated from Dimapur and created as a separate district in terms of employment and various developmental works. Asserting that Chumoukedima district was named as 'Land of opportunities', he urged the members to work with that motive and create opportunities for the people of the district. Stressing on structure of urban infrastructure, Jacob Zhimomi said it is very important and it's a challenge for everyone. Therefore, he urged the department to support and put their inputs with more interaction, and more businesses which are accessible to our people, so that we can diversify in the districts. Overall, he appealed for a collective effort from all members to create opportunities for the district.
After the reviewed of last meeting minute, the board deliberated on agendas of society registration and agreed to recommend the following societies after thorough deliberations: Riverine Educational Society at Thilixu Village; Western Satoi Public Union at Chekiye Village, and Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Society at Diphupar- B Village.
Other agendas discussed were finalization of LADP 2025-2026 for 5 Ghaspani-II A/C; Proposal for creation of Post and Construction of Office Building under the establishment of District Agriculture Officer, Chumoukedima; Proposal for creation and establishment of District Employment Exchange (DEE) under Chumoukedima District; Proposal for construction of Office Building and creation of Post under the District Sports Office were discussed, and the board agreed to recommended and forward to the Government for final approval.
The Power Department presented their departmental activities focussing on prepaid metering under RDSS and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijili Yojana Scheme. In his PowerPoint presentation, SDO, Power, Er. Vikhozolie Nisa highlighted the advantage of smart prepaid meter, where it has become not a choice but mandatory as per the notification issued by the Government. He pointed that smart prepaid is a better choice as it ensures financial stability, flat tariffs, no more bill issues or complaints, free replacement of electricity meter, and energy saving efficiency.
Later, video documentary on conservation of Chathe River Bed Mining, an initiative of District Administration and various stakeholders was screened during the meeting. The documentary was launched for public aware of the consequences that is taking place and will be facing in the future.
The next departmental activities will be presented by DCPO (District Child Protection Office), Chumoukedima in the next meeting. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from the chairperson.
(Tovikali, IA Chumoukedima)
