Officials at the Kohima DPDB monthly meeting chaired by School Education Advisor Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome at the DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima on October 27. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, October 27 (MExN): The Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) approved the registration of five societies and announced five recipients of the Kohima District Award for Distinction in Public Service at its monthly meeting held in Kohima on October 27. The meeting was chaired by Advisor for School Education Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome at the DPDB Conference Hall.
The five societies approved for registration are Angami Sports Association, Midland Colony; Take One, Old Ministers' Hill; Nagaland Electrical Contractors & Suppliers Association, Upper Chandmari Colony; Kohima Harvest Church, AG Colony; and Tevomi Society, P. Khel, Viswema.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice Chairman B Henok Buchem announced the awardees for distinction in public service. They include Emilo Patton, District Education Officer; Dr Menuosietuo Tseikha, District Project Officer, Land Resources; Imlienla, HA (Sr), District Election Office; Kereilenuo Yhome, UDA, DC Office; and C Ngangvang Phom, Excise Constable, Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Zonal). Buchem informed the meeting that the awards would be formally presented to the recipients next month.
The Agriculture Department also presented the success story of millet cultivation in Kezoma village. The revival of millet cultivation in the village was previously highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 139th episode of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme. The Lead District Manager also gave a PowerPoint presentation on banking activities and the financial status of the state.
For the next monthly meeting, the board requested representatives from the Tourism Department, Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Traffic Police to attend. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the Deputy Commissioner.
