S Supongmeren Jamir with Rhosietho Nguori at DISHA meeting in Phek on November 9. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 9
Nagaland lone Lok Sabha MP, S Supongmeren Jamir today attended the meeting of District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for Phek district at DC Office Phek.
The meeting discussed the centrally sponsored schemes on electricity, horticulture and transport sector being implemented under Phek district. Addressing the meeting, Jamir urged upon the district officers and DISHA to be dedicated and diligently serve the public.
Er Chubatemsu Ao, EE, Power, Phek made a presentation of Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
This scheme was launched by Ministry of Power, Government of India in July 2021 to improve the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the power distribution sector. The contractor assured to complete the power distribution work by March 2027.
Jamir asked the contractor to complete on time and also called for quality work. He also asked the DC and EE Power to constantly monitor the progress of the work.
On smart meter, the meeting stressed the need to put extra effort to educate the public about the system for maximum coverage.
In his presentation on the overview of horticulture activities, Kelhouzake Chielie, District Horticulture Officer Phek, stated that Phek district has considerable potential for the development of horticulture due to favourable temperate and subtropical climatic conditions, varied elevation, fertile hill soils and sustainability for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, spices and plantation crops.
He highlighted major schemes being implemented under Centrally Sponsored Scheme in respects of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, PDMC- Micro Irrigation (Per Drop More Crop- Micro Irrigation) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
Jamir lauded the effort of the DHO towards promotion of horticulture activities in the district.
He stressed that the proposed processing unit need to start early, adding that he will also take up the matter with the ministry for timely allocation of fund for the purpose.
Tatongtemsu, District Transport Officer, Phek gave powerpoint presentation on Prime Minister - Road Accident Victims' Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment Scheme (PM-RAHAT) scheme.
The scheme, launched on February 13, 2026, aims to provide timely cashless medical treatment to road accident victims during the critical golden hour. He said that publicity in the form of poster campaign had been done by DTO at the various locations.
Jamir expressed happiness over the necessary steps being undertaken by the department and wanted to see that more awareness is created at the grass root level too.
The meeting also reviewed the last meeting minute on installation of 4G tower at Lower Khomi, Upper Khomi, Khuza and Ruzazho village and stressed on the need to expedite the work.
The meeting was chaired by Phek Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori.
