DC Longleng addressing the DPDB meeting held on January 15 at DC conference hall. (DIPR Photo)
Bars entry of citizens to banks and educational institutions or travel in any travel agencies without COVID-19 vaccination
Longleng, January 16 (MExN): In order to achieve cent percent COVID-19 vaccination for the populace of the district, the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB), Longleng took a strong resolution to bar entry of citizens to the banks and educational institutions or travel in any travel agencies without COVID-19 vaccination.
The decision was taken at the DPDP meeting Longleng held on January 15 at DC conference hall under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Longleng M Shayung Phom, stated a DIPR report.
“This will come into effect after the District Task Force (DTF) issues an order,” it stated.
It resolved to conduct vaccination drive in all the educational institutions to cover all teachers and staffs and students above 15 years of age. Therefore, the board has appealed to the citizens to vaccinate themselves before they are bar from availing the facilities to enter the bank, educational institutions or to travel in any travel agencies.
The board also discussed on traffic control management, sound pollution created by two wheelers and influx of illegal drugs in the district. In this regard the ADC Longleng, SDPO Longleng and President PPC spoke and pointed out suggestions for safety, improvement of traffic control management system and to control the influx of illegal drugs in the district. After deliberation on the issues, the board decided to strictly enforced in the district after directions issued by the district administration.
Earlier, while welcoming the members present with New Year greetings, DC M Shayung Phom appealed to the Government officers to be regular and available in their respective place of posting and attend all important meetings and programmes personally without deputing their subordinate official. He warned that irregular officers are viewed seriously and the matter would be reported to the higher ups.
Supplementing to the DC's appeal the Phom People's Council (PPC) president, Shami Angh reiterated the HoDs to be present in their posting place along with their staffs. Shami also seek the coordination of both the Government officers and NGOs for overall upliftment and peaceful atmosphere in the district. He further urged the officers to report their grievances if any to the PPC to redress their problems.
The Water Resource Department presented their activities through power point.
The Soil & Water Conservation Department will present their activities in the next DPDP meeting.
