Dimapur: Phek District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting at the DC’s Conference Hall, Phek, on October 13, 2026, chaired by DC and DPDB vice chairman, Rhosietho Nguori.
Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs and DPDB chairman, K.G. Kenye, addressed the recent Forest Department issue at Pfutsero and Phek, urging district officers to remain mindful of Article 371A concerning Naga customary laws. The house deliberated on an agenda submitted by Porba Village Council regarding an agreement made on February 6, 1983, under which 411.99 acres of land was donated by Porba village for the establishment of the National Research Centre on Mithun (NRCM). However, the centre was subsequently set up at Medziphema (ICAR). After discussion, the house resolved to write to the Director of ICAR, Medziphema, requesting relocation of NRCM to Porba, Phek. On the construction of an approach road from the Academy Building to the Teachers’ Residential Complex at Phek Government College, the house resolved to take up the matter with the Urban Development Department for survey and preparation of a detailed estimate for submission to the government. The house also agreed to recommend to higher authority the proposals for changing the name of Tezatse village to Tuzatse, and registration of Dawn Library Welfare Society, Chozuba. On the upgradation of GMS to GHS at Zhavema village, the house agreed to recommend the matter subject to submission of a detailed report by the District Education Officer, Phek. On the agenda for introduction of three wheeler services, the house resolved that DTO (Transport) Phek would pursue the matter with the Transport Department for consideration.
District Commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF, Phek, Muzhuli, presented the current status of manpower deployment and departmental activities in the district. Junior Engineer, CAWD, Er. Vezovoyi Nienu, highlighted the organisational structure and ongoing projects in Phek.
Advisor, Kudecho Khamo, also attended the meeting.
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