PUGHOBOTO, JULY 3 (MExN): The Pughoboto Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) has approved the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) proposal for 2026–27 and resolved to institute a Sub-Divisional Best Employee Award to recognise efficiency, dedication and excellence in public service.
The decisions were taken during the monthly SDPDB meeting held at the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Pughoboto, on July 2 under the chairmanship of MLA Dr Sukhato A Sema. The meeting also marked the first SDPDB session co-chaired by newly posted ADC and SDPDB Vice-Chairman James T Khulu.
According to a press release, the Board unanimously approved the LADP proposal for 2026–27, paving the way for the implementation of development projects across the sub-division.
To recognise outstanding public servants, the Board decided to institute the Sub-Divisional Best Employee Award. A selection committee comprising representatives of the Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho (SAH), Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SAKK), Sumi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho (SATH) and Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho (SAKH) will evaluate nominations, with the SAH president serving as convener.
Heads of offices have been directed to identify deserving subordinate staff and submit nominations, along with detailed justifications, to the ADC, Pughoboto, by August 5.
The Board also discussed ongoing census operations in the sub-division after SDO (Civil) Yitachu Thurr informed members that poor internet connectivity caused by power outages had disrupted activities on the first day. It resolved to take up the issue with telecom and internet service providers to ensure adequate power backup and uninterrupted connectivity for census work and other essential government services.
The deteriorating condition of the Pughoboto-Ghathashi Road due to continuous heavy rainfall also came under discussion. The Board decided to temporarily restrict the movement of heavy vehicles along the affected stretch until further notice, while permitting light vehicles, including 407 vehicles and those engaged in essential services.
During the departmental presentation, Functional Manager of the Sub-District Industries Centre (SDIC), Pughoboto, Hekato K Jimo, briefed the Board on the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme and its implementation in Nagaland. He highlighted the scheme's focus on improving access to finance, technology, market linkages, entrepreneurship development, quality enhancement and capacity building for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Jimo also pointed out that despite several government schemes not requiring guarantors, many beneficiaries continue to face loan rejections due to bank-specific risk policies, weak financial records and operational challenges within the local MSME ecosystem.
The Board resolved that the Power Department would make the next departmental presentation at the forthcoming SDPDB meeting.
In preparation for the Independence Day celebration, it also decided to convene a coordination meeting of all heads of offices, educational institutions and NGOs on July 15 at the ADC's office to finalise the programme and related arrangements.
Earlier, ADC James T Khulu welcomed members and introduced the newly posted Officer-in-Charge of the Special Intelligence Branch, Seiboi Singson, to the Board. The members also reviewed and confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting.
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