The monthly meeting of the Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB)-cum-felicitation and introduction of the new DPDB Chairman and new Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman DPDB, Mokokchung, was held on 14th May 2025 at the DC’s Conference Hall, Mokokchung.

Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and outgoing DPDB Chairman, Sharingain Longkumer, welcomed the incoming MLA and DPDB Chairman, Mokokchung, Nuklutoshi, and thanked the DPDB members for their support and cooperation during his tenure.
MLA and DPDB Chairman, Mokokchung, Nuklutoshi, expressed his appreciation for the outgoing Chairman’s exemplary contributions to the district. He assured that he would give his best for the development of the district and appealed to all members to cooperate and support him in his new role.
On behalf of the District Administration, SDO (C) HQ reported that Mokokchung is the only district in the state without a Sardar jurisdiction, which is essential for effective administration. In response, Speaker NLA and outgoing DPDB Chairman, Sharingain Longkumer, suggested preparing a comprehensive and comparative report to provide clarity and avoid misconceptions. Taking note of this suggestion, MLA and DPDB Chairman, Mokokchung, Nuklutoshi, directed the concerned authority to present the report in the next DPDB meeting.
During the meeting, the registration of the Mongsanger Semchir Telongjem Society was approved and forwarded to the government for further action. Earlier, the minutes of the previous meeting were also reviewed.