Kohima District Planning and Development Board meeting held in DPDB's Conference Hall Kohima on July 15. (DIPR Photo)
Confirms 1 Dengue positive case
Kohima, July 15 (MExN): Kohima District Planning and Development Board meeting was held in DPDB's Conference Hall, Kohima on July 15. It was chaired by DC and Vice Chairman of DPDB, Kohima, Shanavas C IAS.
A DIPR report stated that CMO Kohima, Dr Vezokholu Theyo presented the activities of the District Health Society. On COVID vaccination, the CMO informed that under age group of 18+ beneficiaries, a total of 73.14% have been covered while from 15 to 18 years-55.64%, 12 to 14 years-10.46% and Precaution Dose was 36.61%. She informed that free COVID precaution dose for the 18 to 59 age group who have crossed 6 months from the date of their 2nd dose can avail of the facility from Government CVCs from July 15 onwards, which will continue for 75 days.
The CMO informed that one confirmed Dengue positive case from Kohima town was reported on July 13.
She highlighted on the observation of World Population Day & Fortnight from June 27 to July 24. She also highlighted the activities of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram and National Urban Health Mission .
On the agenda of society registration, the house decided to recommend the following for registration to the government: Life Connect Nagaland; Nagaland State Social Audit Agency; CUE Academy Educational Society; Spartan Gym Society, and Nagaland Yogasana Sports Association. The meeting also decided to recommend Kohima College Alumni Association, which was taken up in the last meeting to the government for necessary action. On the agenda of NOC for Kohima District Construction Workers Union, the house decided to keep the matter for now as the Asst. Labour Commissioner, Zaremo Kikon has informed the house that the department is not taking up such an issue at the moment as per the Government’s Order.
During the meeting, DC reminded the departments of the banned on Single Used Plastic w.e.f. July 1, 2022 and requested the departments not to use water bottles less than 20 liters in offices or during office meetings. He informed that various activities including conduct of surprise checking will be taken up very soon and the defaulters will be penalized.
Updates on the progress of Village Adoption Committees were highlighted by the conveners where DC requested the committees to initiate the activities in their respective adopted wards/villages at the earliest. Other hig hlights included presentation by National Helpline for Senior Citizens, Nagaland and various societies for registration.
