AALO, Aug 13: The first-ever District Planning Committee (DPC) meeting for preparation and approval of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and Zilla Parishad Development Plan (ZPDP) for West Siang district for the financial year 2026-27 was held at the DC’s conference hall here on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, DPC, Mindo Loyi.
Addressing the meeting, Loyi called upon Panchayat leaders to work with greater coordination, transparency and commitment towards the overall development and welfare of villages across West Siang.
ADC-cum-DPDO Mabi Taipodia Jini highlighted the importance of the DPC in ensuring coordinated, inclusive and need-based development planning at the grassroots level. She also briefed the gathering on VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission–Gramin) and its role in strengthening rural livelihoods and employment opportunities.
Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nyali Bagra apprised the house of various developmental schemes and programmes and appealed to all stakeholders to work collectively to ensure that the benefits of development reach every village and household in the district.
He urged Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs) and Member Secretaries to provide proper guidance and support to Gram Panchayat Members (GPMs) and Gram Panchayat Committees (GPCs) in the preparation and implementation of development plans.
During the meeting, all Member Secretaries presented their respective proposals through PowerPoint presentations. Following detailed deliberations, the schemes and proposals placed before the house were unanimously approved.
In his address, the DC directed technical departments to extend necessary technical guidance and support to GPMs and other Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure proper planning and quality implementation of developmental works.
The meeting was attended by Heads of Departments, all ZPMs, officials and staff of the Agriculture and Horticulture departments and allied sectors, Panchayat Technical Assistants and other officials. The meeting was conducted by the Department of Panchayati Raj, West Siang district. (DIPRO)