PSM

The 55th UPC Lunglei District Conference (2020) resolved to establish the Pentecostal Social Front. The framework and operational guidelines prepared by the appointed committee were approved by the District Board to take effect from January 2021, under the name Pentecostal Social Ministry (PSM). The former District Relief Committee was dissolved, and its responsibilities were taken over by PSM. Leaders for 2021 & 2022: • Chairman: Rev. C. Lalrintluanga, District Treasurer • Secretary: Upa C. Lalhmangaiha, Venghlun • Treasurer: Rev. R. Vanlalenga, District Missions Director Executive Committee Members: 1. Rbt. HP. Lalbiakthanga, Pukpui 2. Upa Lalthangkhuma, Rahsiveng 3. Upa R. Lalrumliana, Luangmual 4. Upa K. Lalfakzuala, Farm Veng 5. Upa Saithangpuia, Ramthar 6. Rbt. S. Lalrintluanga, Bazar Veng 7. Rev. K. Lalchhuansanga, Theiriat 8. Rev. C. Lalhriatpuia, Chanmari Past and Ongoing Initiatives: 1. Assistance of Rs 300 monthly is provided to persons with disabilities. Over 90 cases of persons with disabilities have been reported so far; accounting for those who have passed away or moved to other churches, financial assistance is currently being provided to 75 individuals. 2. Initiatives have been taken under Skill Development, including Farmer training conducted in two locations, with plans underway for other areas. Bee-keeping training was also held in two locations, with arrangements being made for more sessions. 3. Assistance is provided to households whose homes were damaged by natural disasters, as well as to others in need due to natural calamities. 4. Efforts are ongoing to establish a rehabilitation center for substance dependents. All local churches within Lunglei District have also been appealed to initiate ministry work for substance dependents. 5. Financial assistance of Rs 20,000 each has been awarded to 5 candidates who cleared the preliminary exam of the Mizoram Civil Service competitive examination. 6. Drugs awareness campaigns are regularly conducted. 7. A tailoring school, ‘PSM Tailoring Centre’, was established, from which 27 students have graduated so far. Current Leaders (2025 & 2026): • Chairman: Rev. PC. Lalfakawma • Secretary: Upa C. Lalhmangaiha • Treasurer: Rbt. K. Lalrintluanga