Reported by: Henry L Khojol
Aizwal: Mizoram Rural Development and Administration Minister Lalnilawma on Wednesday inaugurated the District Panchayat Resource Centre (DPRC) at Lawngtlai in south Mizoram, describing the facility as a significant initiative to strengthen Village Councils and grassroots governance in the district.
Adviser to the Chief Minister and Lawngtlai East MLA Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah attended the programme as the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Lalnilawma said the DPRC would provide much needed support to Village Councils, especially those from remote areas, by offering accommodation and other basic amenities.
He urged stakeholders to take proper care of the facility and use it responsibly.
The Minister said the centre would function as a key training facility for Village Council members, enabling them to improve their administrative capabilities and contribute more effectively to the progress of both society and the state. He also stated that the government is exploring the possibility of constructing a guest house in Aizawl for Village Councils from different parts of Mizoram.
Calling for closer coordination among Village Councils, Lalnilawma encouraged members to work with dedication for the welfare of their communities. He also stressed the importance of cleanliness and proper waste management, urging local councils to take active responsibility for maintaining their surroundings.
The Minister further advised Village Councils to identify ways to generate their own resources and carry out their duties with honesty and commitment.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Chinzah described the inauguration of the DPRC as an important development for Lawngtlai district. He urged Village Councils to make full use of the new facility and continue serving people sincerely beyond political considerations.
Executive Engineer Er. Lalrinmawia, while presenting the technical report, said the DPRC was constructed under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme at a cost of Rs2 crore.