The monthly Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) for the month of June was held at DC's Conference Hall, Peren on 6^th June, 2025, under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman, DPDB Peren, T.R. Zeliang.

The meeting began with welcome address from the Deputy Commissioner, followed by introduction of the new members: PD, DRDA Peren, Rongsenmenla Jamir NCS, Principal, Peren Government College, Dr. T. Jamedi Longkumer and Superintendent, District Jail, L. Imlinnungba Lkr.

T.R. Zeliang, in his address, stated that he was impressed seeing the officers and staff from various departments participating in huge number during the plantation drive, for which he extended his appreciation for their active participation. Stating that, proper maintenance is essential for survival as well as for growth and development of plants, Zeliang said the number of plants planted should be limited to a maintainable capacity. He also suggested the house to identify ideal time for plantation of trees. 

Further, Zeliang asked those departments/agencies implementing the Centrally Sponsored Schemes to work in close coordination with the District Planning Officer, so that the district will be transformed to a great extent.

After the review of the previous meeting minutes, DC Peren, Hiazu Meru informed those offices/departments housed at the DC Office Complex that a mass social work shall be conducted on the 4^th Friday of every month, for which he requested them to actively participate as and when social work is being organized.

On the agenda for proposal of Pilot Project for a Private Public Partnership at GHS Nsong, Principlal, St. Xavier College, Jalukie, Dr. Fr. Francis took time to explain the concept behind the project and further appealed the house to show up in support of the project. After taking views and suggestions from the members present, the house decided to approve the proposal and forward to the government.

The proposal for registration of Rural Upliftment Society, Tening Town was deferred to the next meeting for further discussion as there was no verifying officer and members from the society to explain on the matter.

An official from Labour Department also gave a detailed and satisfactory PowerPoint presentation on the department’s initiatives and activities in the meeting.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by DC & Vice Chairman, DPDB Peren, Hiazu Meru.

(DPRO & Mamang IA, Peren)