The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, Peren, on 26th January 2026. The programme commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag and taking of the Rashtriya Salute by the Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change and Village Guards, C.L. John.
As part of the celebration, National Flags were hoisted in all Government offices, institutions, and residential premises across the district in the early morning hours. The parade was reviewed by the Superintendent of Police, Peren, followed by the arrival of the Minister, inspection of the parade, Republic Day address, and March past.
The march past featured contingents from DEF, Peren; 9th NAP (IR), Saijang; Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Jalukie; Peren Government College; and Sainik School, Punglwa. The parade was commanded by Assistant Commandant, 9th NAP BN (IR), Saijang, Ronvungthung Yanthan, NPS, with ABI, 1st NAP, Kahito Achumi, as Parade Second-in-Command.
Cultural performances were presented by the Rongmei Cultural Troupe, Peren, and Peren Government College Cultural Troupe. A folk song was presented by St. Xavier’s College, Jalukie, followed by a patriotic song by Matubo Zeliang. The Minister also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up at the venue.
On the occasion, awards were presented to Progressive Farmers and Best Farm School awardees in recognition of their contributions to agriculture and allied sectors. The Farmers Award was conferred to Idalia Cerai of Old Tesen Village, Tening Block; Ipeisibe Ikie of Ndunglwa Village, Peren Block; Thangkhohao Dimngel of Phaijol Village, Ahthibung Block; Alung Newme of Jalukie-kam Village; and Nzeuwang Nampeung. The Best Farm School Award was awarded to Akole Zeliang of Heunambe Village, Peren Block; Ngulthang Lenthang of Old Chalkot Village, Ahthibung Block; Igumong of New Tesen Village, Tening Block; and Dibamleule of Mhainamtsi, Jalukie, Peren District, for promoting sustainable and income-generating farming practices under ATMA support.
As part of the programme, visits were carried out to the District Jail, Peren, by IRCS, Peren; District Hospital, Peren, by Peren Town Council; and Children Home, Peren, by Mission Shakti, Peren.
The day-long celebration concluded with the Retreat ceremony conducted by DEF, Peren, in the evening.
(DPRO & Mamang IA, Peren)
