Wokha is preparing for the district-wide implementation of Agri Stack from November, while Saronphen below Vankhosung has been identified as the proposed site for the District Hospital, according to discussions at the monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting held on Thursday.
The meeting, chaired by Advisor and DPDB Chairman Mhathung Yanthan at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, also reviewed the Wokha-Merapani road and discussed various departmental initiatives.
Presenting an overview of Agri Stack, State Nodal Officer Rhonchamo Kikon informed the Board that Nagaland began implementing the initiative in 2022, with Wokha and Chümoukedima selected as pilot districts.
Agri Stack, a Government of India initiative, seeks to create a digital identity for farmers through a comprehensive database linked to digitised land records.
The initiative is intended to improve the delivery of government agricultural schemes and services while enabling better planning and monitoring of agricultural interventions.
Kikon informed the meeting that the pilot phase commenced in June 2026, with full-scale implementation in Wokha and Chümoukedima scheduled to begin in November. He outlined the proposed village-level implementation process, land survey procedures and the responsibilities of the District Administration, Agriculture Department, Village Councils and other stakeholders.
He also highlighted the importance of accurate farmer identification and digitised land records, cautioning that farmers without digital identities could risk missing out on certain government benefits and welfare schemes.
The Board discussed the potential benefits and challenges of implementation, including the need for coordination among the departments and village-level institutions.
On the proposed District Hospital, ADC Wokha and Committee Chairman Renbomo Ezung informed the Board that Saronphen, below the Vankhosung area, had been identified as the final site for the proposed facility.
The meeting also reviewed the minutes of its previous sitting, including the condition of the Wokha-Merapani road, particularly in view of the approaching deadline earlier fixed for related works and interventions.
During the meeting, District Youth Resources Officer Libemo Jami presented the activities of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, highlighting the importance of identifying and nurturing young sporting talent through grassroots development.
The Department of Social Welfare also briefed the Board on its ongoing activities and welfare schemes through presentations by District Welfare Officer James Ezung and District Programme Officer Bonathung Ngullie.
Deputy Commissioner and DPDB Vice-Chairman K Mhathung Tsanglao and MLA Mhonbemo Humtsoe attended the meeting.
