Pungro SDPDB deliberates on construction of mini secretariat

DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the Pungro Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) was held at the Cultural Hall, Pungro, Kiphire district on July 6.

The members discussed on upgrade of the branch post office at Pungro town to a full-fledged post office. They also deliberated on the need for additional staffs for the operation and maintenance of the Public Health Engineering department (PHED) and Power department, a DIPR report stated.

Approval was also given for construction of government quarters for the SDO and JE of Power department. The board members also discussed construction of a mini secretariat at Pungro to house all departmental offices so as to promote the rational and judicious use of land, ease of governance and better delivery of services.

Given the geographical and demographic significance of the sub- division, including a 34 km stretch along the Indo-Myanmar border, the establishment of an SDPO office at Pungro was approved by the house.

“This move aims to address vulnerabilities related to illegal narcotics, trafficking and anti-social movements, including arms smuggling. Other topics discussed included the alignment of a two-lane project in the sub-division and the posting of officers to their respective offices,” it stated.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Advisor for Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Relief and Rehabilitation and chairman SDPDB Pungro, S Kiusumew Yimchunger, Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer and Superintendent of Police, Chinese Chakhesang. The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman of SDPDB Pungro, Vekusheyi Rhakho.

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