We need thinking minds for healthy debate: DC Longleng

September 8, 2022 30 Views No Comment

Longleng, September 8 (MExN): The Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman DPDB, Longleng, Dharam Raj, IAS addressing the Longleng District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting asserted that deputing representatives in the DPDB will not serve the purpose.

“We need thinking minds for healthy debate and discussions for a fruitful result,” the DC & Vice Chairman DPDB, Longleng stated during the meeting held at DPDB hall on September 7, informed a DIPR report.

Therefore, he appealed to the HoDs to come up with agendas and grievances to redress the issues and said inputs and contribution from all concerned members and HoDs is required for an effective planning system in the district.

The DC Longleng while welcoming the members present spoke on the roles and responsibilities of the HoDs. He asserted that the role of the HoD was to control, supervise and monitor their employees for effective functioning of the government establishment besides active participation in the DPDB and other development activities of the district.

Proposal for establishment of Transport Office

The Longleng District Drivers Union has proposed the establishment of a Transport Office in the district. The representative of the union informed that due to non-establishment of a transport office the denizen of Longleng had to travel to other districts for registration and renewal of vehicles, driving license, etc.

He informed that this is the fourth time the union is seeking to redress the issues through DPDB. However, the department is yet to respond to the demand of the union. He suggested at least establishing an attached branch office to redress the grievances faced by the people.

In this regard the Senior Superintendent of Police Longleng, Kuhovi Sumi informed that in the previous year during the DPDB meeting when the Union came up with the same issue, he had suggested organizing a camp once in a month to redress the issues faced by the people till the transport office is formally established.

After lengthy deliberation, the DC Longleng assured to discuss the matter with the DC of Mokokchung and other senior officers in Kohima.

Departmental activity was presented by the labour department, Longleng.

Earlier, the meeting begins with self-introduction by the new members and review of last meeting minutes by the Chairman. The DC Longleng directed the PHED department to present their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting and call off the meeting with a vote of thanks.

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