The monthly meeting of the Kohima District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held at the DPDB Hall, Kohima, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS on 14th October 2025. The meeting was attended by Kohima DPDB Chairman and MLA, Kevipodi Sophie, along with other board members and officials.
During the meeting, the Board reviewed the minutes of the previous DPDB meeting. Regarding the North East India Assembly of God Society registration, the Board decided to keep the matter in abeyance due to a pending court case. It also decided to recommend the Papa Foundation, and Nagaland Basha Parishad Society for registration.
An awareness video on road safety, produced by the Kohima District Road Safety Committee in collaboration with the Angami Youth Organization, was officially launched by MLA, Kevipodi Sophie.
The members also deliberated on the issue of restricting Heavy Load Vehicles (HLVs) in Kohima throughout the year. After discussion, it was decided to constitute a study committee comprising representatives from the District Administration, Engineering departments, Legal Metrology, Transport, and Traffic Police, among others, to study the matter and present their findings in the next DPDB meeting.
The Board further scheduled a mass social work across Kohima Town on November 1, 2025.
A PowerPoint presentation was delivered by District Sericulture Officer, Vilhousieno Khro, highlighting the activities of the Sericulture Department in Kohima. She elaborated on the district’s Eri Silkworm farms, processing systems, rearing, and grainage units. She also emphasized that Manipur and Nagaland are pioneers in Oak Tasar silkworm rearing due to favorable vegetation, and experiments are underway to enhance production. Khro outlined the various sectors of sericulture, including pre-cocoon, post-cocoon, and subsidiary sectors, and informed that Naga silk products are available at the Emporium under the Sericulture Directorate.
DC Henok Buchem commended the District Task Force on Food Safety for its active inspection drives across hotels and restaurants in the district and encouraged further efforts to ensure public health and hygiene.
The Board concluded with an announcement that the Horticulture Department will give a PowerPoint presentation in the next DPDB meeting.
(DPRO Kohima)
