Wokha, August 8 (DIPR): The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari, T. Nchumbemo Odyuo, held a co-ordination meeting with all the government departments, civil society leaders and the gaonburas at his official residence on August 7. During the meeting, he highlighted the work carried out in the last two months within the administrative ambit of the Bhandari sub-division. Highlighting on the problems faced by the public due to heavy monsoon, he stated that both minor and major landslides within the sub-division had caused road blockages frequently but the problems still persists and the concern department needs to remain alert and active in order to maintain a motorable road to help the public since Merapani to Wokha road is considered as a major economy road. For a better power supply, the meeting also discussed about the rain and landslide effected electricity posts and the ADC stated that some will be either bypassed or relocated to a better area which will include the 33KV line within a short time possible. Under the department of PHE, damaged water pipelines and interruption of water supply was also discussed and the concern department was asked to look into the matter and resume repair works without delay. The civil society leaders and elders, who also spoke during the meeting, appealed to the departmental officers to stay in their respective work stations in order to function and carry out their assigned responsibilities for the welfare of the public. The ADC notified that a compulsory social work will be conducted in all the Government Offices on August 12 as part of preparation for the forthcoming Independence Day, and directed all the Officers to supervise their respective departments by observing strict attendance of their staff. Work distribution for the Independence Day celebration was also allocated to all the departments.
