The District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting of Kiphire was held on 15th May 2026 at DC's Conference Hall, Kiphire, under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire & Vice Chairman, DPDB, Temsuwati Longkumer.
DC in his opening remarks, welcomed all the members present and invited new DPDB members to introduce themselves in the meeting.
EAC Kiphire, Takatemjen Pongen, highlighted the performance of the students in the recent HSLC examination 2026 from Kiphire District. On behalf of the DPDB, he conducted a felicitation ceremony for the district topper, Lidila S Sangtam of Agape Higher Secondary School, Kiphire and presented her with a cash award and a certificate.
The Chairman then reviewed the previous meeting minutes, after which the agendas of the day were discussed and taken up.
The Proposal for Grant - in - Aid to B.C. Olive School was discussed and forwarded to the concerned department for further action.
Speaking on the National IEC Campaign in Aspirational District, EAC, Takatemjen Pongen informed the house about the upcoming nationwide IEC Campaign for mass awareness in the Aspirational District.
He informed that the Line departments including District Administration, Forest, Fisheries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Power, PHED, PWD, DLRSO, Medical, Education, Social Welfare and Rural Development will be divided into five clusters for the campaign. The campaign will run from 18th May to 25th May 2026 and will be coordinated by the DIO. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to submit timely reports to ensure smooth execution.
The proposal for Correction of Village Name from "Pungren" to "Pongren" was also discussed and the matter was forwarded to the Government for necessary implementation.
ADC Kiphire, Longdiba L Sangtam, informed that a mass social work will be conducted across all government offices, private institutions and public areas from 06: AM onwards on 16th May 2026. He urged all members to comply with the directive on safe disposal of solid waste management.
PowerPoint presentations were made by the Department of Industrial (DIC) and the Social Welfare Department respectively. The Deputy Commissioner directed the District Sports Officer and the Education Department to present their departmental activities in the next meeting.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the Chair.
(Tsoinyu, IA Kiphire)
