Mokokchung, 26 April (MTNews): Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh said both the Village Council and Village Development Board (VDB) are unique institutions and play an important role in the community for development and peaceful co-existence. The DC was addressing the General Conference of the VDB, Mokokchung District at Town Hall in Mokokchung today as the guest of honor.
“For the smooth functioning of both the institutions, we should know the objectives of setting up of these institutions,” the DC said, adding that the Village Council and Village Development Board are like the grassroots level planning department. Therefore, he said, there should be strong coordination between the two.
He asked the VDBs in the district to examine their performances so as to know whether they are going forward or sliding back, which he said is the most crucial for setting up of the institution.
President, Mokokchung District VDB Association, Dr Imtinungba Atsongchanger, gave the introductory speech. Key note address was delivered by Project Director (DRDA Mokokchung), Toshimongla Kichu, while short speeches were delivered by Council Chairman, Chuchuyimpang, Temsumoa Imsong; Council Chairman, Mongchen, Aonungsang Mollier; and Council Chairman, Chakpa, Imkonglemba while vote of thanks was proposed by Imtiyanger Imchen, Executive Member.