Mon, January 20 (MExN): The Mon District DPDB meeting for the month of January was held at Wangkhao Government College, Mon on January 17.
Held under the chairmanship of Vice Chairman DPDB & Deputy Commissioner, Mon Thavaseelan K, IAS, the meeting discussed on creation of Village Guards post for the villages – S/Lokyo Village, L/Wasa Village, Longshen Village and Totok Omlen Village as suggested by Advisor Pohwang Konyak.
The house undertook necessary action and forwarded it to the concerned department.
As per DIPR report, regarding the creation of awareness schemes for minorities, the DC called upon all departments to create awareness that are specifically targeted for the minorities. He urged the departments to put in ‘extra effort’ and reach out to those who are supposed to benefit from the schemes.
Indian Postal Payments Bank Manager, Sumit deliberated on the formalities on how to open bank account and the various services and facilities that are being offered by the bank. He hoped that where the beneficiaries are being left out or are facing any difficulties in availing the services, the departments will extend their support to reach out to more beneficiaries.
The DC specifically requested the Rural Development Dept, Health and Family Welfare Department and Social Welfare Dept to extend their ‘fullest cooperation.’
Various measures and suggestions for cleaning of Mon town were discussed. Preventive measures which need to be undertaken to prevent further deterioration of the Tizit Bridge was also discussed.
The house also discussed on the various needs of Wankhao Government College (WGC). The Principal, ML Ngullie, WGC listed out the immediate needs of the college in view of the upcoming NAAC assessment.
He also put forward requirement of an amount of Rs 28.5 lakh which will be needed for undertaking the necessary measures for its upkeep.
A brief report on departmental activities in respect of the District Cultural Office, Mon was presented by Akai Konyak on behalf of District Cultural Officer, Mon.
Eralier, the meeting started with the introduction of Chaplain Rev Takyong who was newly appointed for looking after the “spiritual affairs” of the district.
Presentation on Sensitization programme on NAAC assessment was given by Esther P Konyak, Asst Professor, WGC.
