Transport dept revenue crosses 1 crore in Wokha

DC Wokha addressing the District Planning & Development Board meeting held at DC’s conference hall on March 9. (DIPR Photo)

Wokha, March 9 (MExN): The Wokha District Planning & Development Board meeting was held on March 9 at DC’s conference hall. Vice Chairman DPDB Wokha and Deputy Commissioner Orenthung Lotha chaired the meeting.

During the meeting, District Transport department highlighted the status of the department activities. A DIPR report stated that revenue collected from April 2019 to January 2020 was Rs 1,12,05,039 (One crore, twelve lakh, five thousand and thirty nine). 17,933 driving licenses were also issued in the district, according to the DIPR report.

Medical Superintendent (MS), District Hospital, Wokha who also presented their department activities said that community participation through NGOs, Offices, Banks, Some Colonies/Wards, Eloe Hoho and interested individuals have been a strong support for the Hospital till date. The MS also informed the board about the immediate needs of the hospital. Meanwhile, the DC also informed the members that all preventive measures have been arranged in case of any detection about the outbreak of Corona virus in the district.

Earlier, the board recommended for registration of Old Changsu Union Wokha town. Construction of Lotha Customary Court, Wokha has been deferred for deliberation in the next meeting.