Peren DPDB reviews development plans and events

DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the Peren District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) for the month of November was held at the DC’s conference hall on Friday under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman of DPDB Peren, Hiazu Meru.

Welcoming all the members and special invitees, the DC extended a warm welcome to the special team from Pro Rural, an NGO, a DIPR report stated.

Meru mentioned that since November is a month filled with various social and community events, many officers were unable to attend the meeting.

He urged all Heads of Offices (HoOs) to ensure their attendance in the next meeting, where important agendas related to the upcoming Unity Mini Hornbill Festival will be discussed.

On behalf of the DPDB members, the DC also congratulated Bursenla Ao, Executive Engineer (PHED), Peren, on her promotion.

Reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting, he informed that financial assistance has been extended to the adopted schools to organise programmes under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on drug and substance abuse.

Inputs were also gathered from the concerned officers on the progress of these initiatives. The meeting reviewed activities undertaken under the adoption of colleges, including the formation of a Girls’ Pipe Band at Peren Government College.

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The board also deliberated on the preparations for the upcoming inter-departmental tournament. The DC suggested that from next year onwards, the event be scheduled during the months of September or October to ensure maximum participation from government employees posted in the district.

Highlighting the preparations for the Unity Mini Hornbill Festival, Meru expressed satisfaction over the active cooperation and support extended by all tribal bodies. Departmental work distribution related to the festival was also finalised during the meeting.

He further appreciated the departments for regularly carrying out monthly social works within their respective office premises and surroundings, noting that such practices help maintain cleanliness during major events. He encouraged all departments to continue the good practice consistently.

Regarding construction activities, the DC reminded all departments to obtain prior permission from the district administration before undertaking any construction works, emphasising the need to adhere to the district master plan.

During the meeting, Principal of Peren Government College, Dr. T Jamedi Longkumer, presented the agenda proposing the introduction of Sociology as a new subject in the college. After deliberation, the house unanimously approved the proposal and resolved to forward it to the government for necessary action.

The house also discussed an application for financial assistance to renovate the drainage and retaining wall of the Peren town local ground. After considering the views and suggestions of the members present, the house decided to recommend the proposal.

Another agenda taken up was the registration of the Tesen Baptist Churches School Society, which the house approved.

A PowerPoint presentation highlighting the activities of Pro Rural under Peren district, covering sectors such as agriculture, health and skills, was presented by Kiusang S Tikhir, agriculture expert, Pro Rural.

For the next DPDB meeting, the DC assigned the District Industries Centre (DIC), Peren, to present a PowerPoint presentation on the departmental activities.