The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) of Tuensang convened its regular monthly meeting on the 16th of August, 2023, at the DC's Conference Hall. The meeting was presided over by Imtichuba Chang, MLA and Chairman of DPDB Tuensang.

During the meeting, the minutes of the previous month's session were reviewed. Notable recommendations were put forth, including the establishment of a helipad in Noksen Town and the creation of a new government school in Yungphang Village, pending detailed verification reports from the relevant department.

In addition, the meeting featured a presentation by the Eleutherous Christian Society (ECS) Tuensang regarding waste management in Tuensang Town. It was decided that a committee would be formed to promote awareness and proper waste segregation at the household level. Furthermore, the board recommended that NABARD be engaged on behalf of ECS for the development of water resources and watersheds in the Laktak, Moyangse, and Chendang catchment areas.

Among the meeting's agendum, the board also endorsed the establishment of sub-centers in Ngangpong Village and Eshou Village, as well as the creation of a ginger processing unit in Tuensang.

Distinguished members present at the meeting included Berimong Chang, SDO(C) Tuensang; Küdazo Swüro, EAC; Er. Maomongba, DPO Land; I. Changsonla, Coy Commander HG/SDRF; and Mhaonchan Yanthan, EO KVIB Tuensang. Additionally, presentations on departmental activities were provided by NST Tuensang and the Sericulture Department of Tuensang.

(Chingmak IA Tuensang)