MLA & DPDB Chairman, Kohima, Kevipodi Sophie with DC Kohima, B Henok Buchem with other board members during the DPDB meeting held in Kohima on October 14. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima DPDB meeting reviews sericulture department initiatives
Kohima, October 15 (MExN): A presentation on the activities of the Sericulture Department in Kohima highlighted that Manipur and Nagaland are pioneers in Oak Tasar silkworm rearing due to favourable vegetation and “experiments are underway to enhance production.”
The PowerPoint presentation was delivered by District Sericulture Officer, Vilhousieno Khro during the monthly meeting of the Kohima District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) on October 14, stated a DIOR report. The meeting was held at the DPDB Hall here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B Henok Buchem. It was attended by Kohima DPDB Chairman and MLA, Kevipodi Sophie, along with other board members and officials.
Khro outlined the various sectors of sericulture, including pre-cocoon, post-cocoon, and subsidiary sectors, and informed that Naga silk products are available at the Emporium under the Sericulture Directorate.
Regarding the North East India Assembly of God Society registration, the Board decided to keep the matter in abeyance due to a pending court case. It also decided to recommend the Papa Foundation, and Nagaland Basha Parishad Society for registration.
An awareness video on road safety, produced by the Kohima District Road Safety Committee in collaboration with the Angami Youth Organization, was officially launched by MLA, Kevipodi Sophie.
The members also deliberated on the issue of restricting Heavy Load Vehicles (HLVs) in Kohima throughout the year. After discussion, it was decided to constitute a study committee comprising representatives from the District Administration, Engineering departments, Legal Metrology, Transport, and Traffic Police, among others, to study the matter and present their findings in the next DPDB meeting.
DC Kohima Henok Buchem commended the District Task Force on Food Safety for its active inspection drives across hotels and restaurants in the district and encouraged further efforts to ensure public health and hygiene.
The Horticulture Department will give a PowerPoint presentation in the next DPDB meeting. The Board also scheduled a mass social work across Kohima town on November 1.
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