Minister K G Kenye addresses the Phek DPDB meeting held at DC’s Conference Hall in Phek on July 10. (DIPR Photo)
Phek, July 11 (MExN): Nagaland Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs and Chairman of the Phek District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), K G Kenye, on July 10 called for greater participation in district-level planning meetings and stressed the need for vigilance along the Manipur border while chairing the board's monthly meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's Conference Hall in Phek.
Referring to the government's policy of decentralising planning and development to the district level, Kenye urged members and officials to actively participate in DPDB meetings.
The minister also discussed development funds for the Urban Local Body in Phek and encouraged the chairperson of the Phek Town Council to initiate proposals to secure the funds.
Expressing concern over the law and order situation in the district, Kenye directed the district administration and police to remain alert as Phek shares a border with conflict-hit Manipur.
The meeting also deliberated on the proposed establishment of a radar installation at Pfutsero. Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice-Chairman Rhosietho Nguori and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero, Mhalo Lotha, briefed the house on public opposition to the project. Kenye directed the ADC to submit a report to the deputy commissioner to enable the state government to take an appropriate decision.
The board approved the proposed schemes under the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) for 2026-27 for Phek district, which were placed before the house by Nguori.
Members also discussed the registration of the Dawn Library Welfare Society at Chozuba town. The house authorised the District Cultural Officer to take the necessary procedural steps.
The meeting reviewed marketing difficulties faced by cabbage growers in the Razeba Range. District Horticulture Officer Kelhouzakie Chielie informed the board that the state Horticulture Department was identifying buyers for the produce and that 100 bags of cabbage had been procured from the area a few days earlier.
The District Horticulture Office and the District Soil and Water Conservation Office also made presentations on their activities and welfare initiatives for farmers and the public.
Executive Engineer (Power), Er Chubatemsu Ao, was introduced as a new member of the board. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice-Chairman Rhosietho Nguori.
