
Mon, August 21 (MExN): Special District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting of Mon was held on August 21 at DC’s conference hall here.
According to a DIPR report, the board discussed, approved and forwarded to the government the following agenda: Grant in aid to Konjong Higher Secondary School, Mon; Concept note for construction of road from Mon-Hongphoi-Wangla-Oting-Tiru two lane to Assam; Proposal for opening of Hope School, Tizit; Extension of Officers Club Mon (OCM) building, Mon; Proposal for LADP Schemes/Projects 2018-19 of Mon district.
Speaking at the meeting, which was chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Thavaseelan, Advisor for Fire and Emergency Services, SIRD, Relief and Rehabilitation, and Chairman DPDB Mon Pohwang Konyak stated that solution is the mandate of the Nagas and unity among the Nagas is also the need of the hour.
He also informed that linking of Aadhaar number to e-roll could not be achieved till now because many villagers do not have Aadhaar card. Maintaining that the government is very serious on the development of the villages, he further stated that if any village development board is found indulging in corruption/illegal activities, stern action will be initiated and any funds and schemes of that specific village will be stopped till the issue is resolved.
Without naming any organization or group, he said that any individual found involving in illegal taxation should be arrested.
PowerPoint presentation on road safety and awareness was presented by Roben Mesen, District Transport Officer, Mon. Pamphlet and leaflet for the same were also distributed.