The Noklak District Planning and Development Board meeting was held on 15th September 2026 at SP Conference Hall. The meeting was chaired by DC and Vice Chairman DPDB, P. Mono Khiamniungan. The Chairman welcomed all the members present followed by the review of the last meeting minutes.

The meeting took up the following agendas: Proposal for upgradation of Union Mission Pathso submitted by AEO Noklak, UMS Pathso from Class 8 to Class 9 was deliberated and the housed decided to recommended the matter to the department, considering the fulfilment of all the criteria and verification report submitted by the concerned department.

A Powerpoint presentation was given by the Social Welfare department, where CDPO Noklak, CDPO Thonoknyu, District Mission Coordinator presented various activities and welfare programmes implemented under the department for the benefit of vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society. The presentation also highlighted the department's initiatives relating to child welfare, women's welfare, support for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, nutrition, social security and other assistance programmes.

The department was encouraged to continue and strengthen its outreach activities, particularly in rural and remote areas to ensure that eligible persons are able to access and avail themselves of the welfare services and benefits available for them.

SDO Civil Noklak, Vikhoto Richa presenting on behalf of the Urban Development department highlighted the salient features of the SWM Rules 2026 roles and responsibilities of various departments. The members also deliberated on the current status of the implementation of the SWM Rules 2026 in the district.

The house entrusted the Forest Department for a PowerPoint presentation in the next DPDB meeting.

The members of the DPDB Noklak also attended the Video Conference with the Planning & Transformation department as part of sensitisation on Reform Utsav 2026.

(P. Simon Lam, APRO Noklak)