Chümoukedima DPDB discusses road connectivity, sanitation

Chümoukedima, October 13 (MExN): The District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting of Chümoukedima district was held at the DC’s Conference Hall, Chümoukedima, on October 12, under the chairmanship of Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs & Chairman, DPDB Chümoukedima, Zhaleo Rio. Advisor, Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, also attended the meeting, stated a DIPR report. Addressing the meeting, Chairman DPDB, Zhaleo Rio informed the house that the upgradation of the DC Conference Hall would be taken up by December. He stressed the need for proper maintenance of roads in both urban and rural areas, improved sanitation and better road connectivity, particularly between Chümoukedima and Kohima, keeping in view the upcoming Hornbill Festival.On the issue of society registration raised by the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO), he stated that the DPDB would consider the demands and share the same view with the CPO. While discouraging the proliferation of societies and unions, he emphasised that genuine organisations should not be victimised.Deputy Commissioner, Chümoukedima, Polan John, NCS, while reviewing the previous DPDB meeting minutes, informed the house that the estimate for the widening of the road and construction of a drainage system from NH-29 to the Chathe River at 7th Mile Model Village, Chümoukedima, had been forwarded to PWD(R&B) for further action. He apprised the house of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and the progress of its implementation.He also informed the house that the District Administration, Chümoukedima, in collaboration with the Department of Power, would organise a Seva Setu Camp from October 14 to 16 at the Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex, Chümoukedima, to facilitate rooftop solar installations under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. He said that the camp would assist eligible residential households through on-the-spot sensitisation, registration and application processing for rooftop solar installations.Speaking on the proposed upgradation of schools, Advisor Hekani Jakhalu, highlighted the need to address the shortage and distribution of teachers in government schools. While acknowledging the financial constraints faced by the government, she stressed that children should not suffer due to inadequate educational facilities. She urged officers to work collectively for the progress of the district and make additional efforts towards improving public service delivery.She highlighted Chümoukedima's potential as a sericulture belt and stressed the need to strengthen market linkages for products from the district. She called for greater departmental intervention beyond training, including capacity building and sustained engagement with farmers, to help bring their products to the market.On the agenda concerning society registration, after scrutiny and deliberation, the board recommended the registration of the Old Boys Association of Sainik School, located at Ward-10, Chümoukedima.Regarding school upgradation, the board recommended the upgradation of Government High School, Dhansiripar, to a Higher Secondary School, while urging the concerned department to ensure adequate provision of teachers. The proposal to upgrade Government Middle School, Seitheke Basa, to a Government High School was also approved and recommended by the house.The board further recommended the upgradation of the Health and Wellness Centre at Sovima to a Primary Health Centre.The board also discussed on the correct usage and spelling of the name Chümoukedima, an issue raised by the CPO, the house decided to recommend to the government that the spelling be corrected and re-notified in the official notifications, with the letter 'ü' formally recognised to ensure the correct spelling of the district's name.The proposal for the construction of a drainage system at Sovima Village was also taken up, and the house decided to recommend the matter to the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) for further action.PowerPoint presentations were made on the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and the TB Ni-kshay Mitra initiative by District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Mlato Shikhu. District Sericulture Officer, Mayanjala Walling, also presented an overview of the schemes implemented by the Sericulture Department. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair.