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Lawngtlai, 13 May 2026: Minister for Rural Development & Administration, Prof. Lalnilawma today inaugurated the “District Panchayat Resource Centre” (DPRC) at Lawngtlai. Adviser to the Chief Minister and MLA of Lawngtlai East, Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, attended the programme as the guest of honour.

Speaking at the inauguration, Prof. Lalnilawma expressed happiness over the opening of the DPRC, which is intended for the benefit of Village Councils and the people of Lawngtlai District. He stated that the centre would be especially useful for Village Councils from remote areas by providing accommodation and other facilities. He urged all concerned to maintain and utilise the centre responsibly and with a sense of ownership.

The Minister highlighted that the DPRC would serve as an important training centre for Village Council members, enabling them to enhance their administrative capabilities and contribute more effectively towards the development of society and the state. He also mentioned that the government is seriously considering the construction of a guest house in Aizawl for Village Councils across Mizoram.

Prof. Lalnilawma stressed the importance of cooperation among Village Councils and encouraged them to work selflessly for the welfare and progress of their communities. He further called for renewed efforts in maintaining cleanliness and proper waste management, urging Village Councils to take greater responsibility in these areas. He also encouraged Village Councils to explore ways to generate their own resources and work with integrity and dedication in all spheres of administration.

During the programme, Prof. Lalnilawma and Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah also distributed computer sets to 15 Village Councils.

In his address, Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah described the inauguration of the DPRC as a significant achievement for Lawngtlai District under the government’s developmental initiatives. He urged Village Councils to utilise the facility effectively for growth and development while continuing to serve society with sincerity and commitment beyond political affiliations.

Additional Secretary of RD & AD, Shri V. Lalengmawia, also addressed the gathering and encouraged Village Council leaders to continue contributing wholeheartedly not only to their localities but also to the state and the nation. Director of the Directorate of Local Administration, RD & AD, Dr. Lalngura Tlau, stated that the DPRC would become an important institution for training and empowering Village Councils and urged all stakeholders to preserve and maintain it properly.

Presenting the technical report, Er. Lalrinmawia, Executive Engineer, RD & AD, informed that the District Panchayat Resource Centre was constructed under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme. He said that ₹1 crore each was spent on the construction of the office building and hostel building. The office building consists of a conference room, office room, and meeting room, while the hostel building contains seven bedrooms with two beds each, along with a kitchen and chowkidar quarters. The project was funded by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, and executed by Shri Biakliana & Sons, Sikulpuikawn, Aizawl.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Shri  H. Zonunmawia, PD (DRDO), and attended by Village Council members from across Lawngtlai District, NGOs, and Heads of Departments under the Government of Mizoram. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri  S.T. Lalhmingmawia, JD (P), Directorate of LA, RD & AD.