Mokokchung, 15th November, 2025 (www.nokinketer.in): The monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Mokokchung District was held on 15th November 2025, at DC’s Conference Hall, Mokokchung, under the chairmanship of Nuklutoshi Longkumer, MLA & Chairman DPDB Mokokchung. The meeting commenced with a minute of silent prayer to pay tribute to the late advisor, Imkong L. Imchen.

            Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman DPDB Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, welcomed the new members to the meeting. The Deputy Commissioner also acknowledged the contributions of the late Advisor, Imkong L. Imchen, for the district and the state. The DC stated that his contribution towards the state over his long and illustrious career of public service will be remembered in the years to come.

            The agenda for the meeting began with the review of the last meeting minute, which includes the preparation for the upcoming 25th edition of the Dr. T Ao trophy, to be hosted by Mokokchung District next year. On NIKSHAY MITRA, the DC encouraged the members to adopt TB patients to support treatment for a minimum period of six (6) months with any kind of support they want to give. The DC also urged all the departments for holistic development of government schemes and to work collectively to achieve positive outcomes. He mentioned that cultivated areas, water conservation and irrigated areas need to be identified and recorded.

            The house approved the registration of the Riongsanger Cultural Society Mokokchung; the upgrading of the Chuchuyimlang Block into sub-divisional status under the Agriculture Department; and the proposal for the construction of a godown at Chuchuyimlang town for storage and distribution of food grains, which were forwarded to the concerned department for necessary action. The board also decided to acknowledge and award the best-performing/innovative officials to encourage co-operation and competition among the various departments. 

             The DPDB meeting coincided with the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which is held on 15th November to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. In this regard, a PowerPoint presentation on the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was delivered by Ajay Moktan, IAS Assistant Commissioner Mokokchung. Ajay gave a detailed presentation on the contribution, courage and sacrifices of tribal (Janjatiya) communities in the nation’s history and freedom struggle. He stressed the objectives of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which include recognising the rich tribal heritage of India and highlighting the contribution of tribal freedom fighters in order to foster pride among tribal communities. He also highlighted the key activities observed, including activities carried out under DAJGUA, ADI KARMAYOGI ABHIYAN and Jan Sunwai (people’s hearing), a grievance redressal mechanism (GRM) whereby governance is aligned towards citizen-centricity.

            The District Planning Officer, Mokokchung, N. Chuba Phom, informed the board that the programme for the Advent Christmas 2025 will be held at Metsuben Resort, Chuchuyimpang, Mokokchung, on 5th December, 2025.

District Agriculture Mokokchung also presented a PowerPoint presentation on the departmental activities. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the Deputy Commissioner. 

            Later, MLA & Chairman DPDB Mokokchung, along with the DC, Sr SP, ADC and other officials, inspected the ongoing construction site of Dr Imkongliba Memorial Hospital to review the progress of the work.