Meluri DPDB meeting stresses urgent upgradation of Community Health Centre

Meluri, February 10 (MExN): The urgent need for upgradation of the Community Health Centre (CHC) Meluri and strengthening of other departments was highlighted during the monthly meeting of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Meluri, held on February 10.

Chairing the meeting, Advisor for New & Renewable Energy and NSDMA, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe, also stressed the importance of sanitation and urged all officers to extend responsible cooperation with the Government.

He further directed all departments implementing developmental works to ensure proper supervision and timely execution so that the quality of development is not compromised.

Nyuthe also reviewed the agendas discussed in the previous DPDB meeting.

Deliberations were also held on opposition to the adoption of the National Highway Act, 1956, and the Board resolved to forward the matter to the Government for necessary action.

Meanwhile, the District Fishery Officer presented the activities, projects and schemes undertaken by the department in the district.

Supplementing the presentation, the Advisor emphasised the need for honest and effective implementation of departmental schemes so that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.

He further stated that Nagaland, particularly Meluri district, has vast potential for fisheries development, with suitable locations for fish ponds capable of producing sustainable quantities to meet local requirements and reduce dependence on imports from other states.

As per the State DIPR, officials from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), also made a presentation at the meeting.

The two agencies, stationed in Meluri district for a 15-day assessment and familiarisation programme, highlighted safety awareness initiatives and mock drills being conducted in selected locations, with special focus on the Incident Response System (IRS).