Bhandari, Jan 16: The Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) Bhandari meeting was held on Friday at the conference hall of the Summer House-Cum-Guest House, with a strong emphasis on expediting key developmental works, particularly the Nagaland Foothill Road project.
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The meeting was chaired by Longasen Lotha, Additional Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of SDPDB Bhandari. In his opening remarks, he welcomed newly posted officers and reviewed the agenda points from the previous meeting.
During discussions on matters of public importance, the house urged the concerned department to accelerate work to ensure the on-time completion of the Nagaland Foothill Road, which is considered a crucial infrastructure project for regional connectivity and economic development.
Appraising the house on the progress of the project, Elithung Ovung, SDO (R&B), Public Works Department (PWD), informed that a departmental inspection would be carried out on January 17, followed by a joint inspection on January 21, 2026, involving members of the Lotha Hoho Foothill Construction Committee and departmental officials.
The meeting also discussed the proposed formation of an Officers’ Club at Bhandari, with Kilangtemsu, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Bhandari, presenting a detailed overview of the objectives, scope, and functional framework of the initiative.
As part of preparatory measures for the Republic Day 2026 celebrations, various departments were assigned responsibilities and instructed to complete their respective tasks well within the stipulated timeframe.
The meeting concluded with a call for coordinated efforts among departments to ensure timely implementation of development projects and smooth conduct of upcoming national events.
