Zunheboto, February 8 (DIPR): The monthly Zunheboto District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on February 8 at DC conference hall chaired by ADC, Nungsangmenla Imchen.
At the meeting, Vice President, Sumi Hoho, Khehoshe Yepthomi spoke on the deteriorated road condition from Lumami to Zunheboto, which is the lifeline of the district for all essential commodities from Mariani and Jorhat. He requested the board to look into the problems faced by the commuters and the general public.
On the problem of water scarcity in Zunheboto Town raised by Sumi Hoho, Executive Engineer, PHED, Er. Kitoshe said due to ongoing road expansion, the pipe was dismantled at Keltomi village under Aghunato subdivision. The road construction is still under process, because of which, the pipeline could not be aligned and restored. In this regard, the board requested the ADC, Aghunato and Aghunato Adhoc Town Council to look into the matter and report.
With regard to opening of a Tribal Hostel cum Coaching Institute, the board decided to verify the area first and forward the proposal in the next meeting. The board also welcomed new member, District Horticulture Officer, Chubatoshi.
The chairperson expressed her concern over the poor attendance and asked the members not to take the DPDB meeting lightly. She added that strict disciplinary action will be initiated against the absentees in the future.
