The monthly meeting of the Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held at the DC's Conference Hall, Peren, under the chairmanship of the DC & Vice Chairman of DPDB, Peren, Hiazu Meru on 6th August 2025.
The meeting commenced with a review of the minutes from the previous session, followed by deliberation on various developmental agendas.
A proposal for the upgradation of St. Francis De Sales School was put forward by ADC Peren, who informed the house that a spot verification had been conducted. He noted that the school has adequate space for expanding the existing infrastructure and developing a proper playground. The proposal was also supported by the Sr. SDEO, Peren. After discussion, the board resolved to forward the proposal to the concerned department for necessary action.
Another key agenda was the proposal to initiate a WWII Memorial Scheme at Peren Village under the DPDB Pilot Project. ADC Peren, who presented the proposal, highlighted that during a recent village adoption meeting held under his chairmanship, the villagers expressed their desire to preserve the historical legacy of the village. He shared that remnants such as bomb shell splinter and empty cases from WWII can still be found in the village. In response, DC Peren advised ADC Peren to hold further consultations with the village councils, develop a comprehensive concept, and present it in the next meeting.
The Board also approved, without objection, the registration of the Hairangbe Foundation, Jalukie, a proposal recommended by ADC Jalukie.
Regarding the adoption of the road from New Peren junction to Tening, the proposal was presented by DC Peren. After seeking inputs from the members, the house unanimously approved the agenda. An adoption committee was also constituted, with DC Peren as Chairman and the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Peren as Member Secretary.
As part of the meeting, PowerPoint presentations were delivered by the Department of Forest & Climate Change and the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, showcasing ongoing projects and departmental activities in the district. Further, the DC has assigned the Land Records and Survey Department to present a PowerPoint presentation in the next meeting.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the chair.
(DPRO & Mamang IA, Peren)
