SAZO : An outreach camp under Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 was organised by the Tawang district administration on Tuesday at Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Awasiya Vidyalaya (NSCBAV), Sazo under Lungla circle, benefiting 380 villagers from Sazo, Poito, Dugumba, Kungba and adjoining areas.
Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo inaugurated the camp in the presence of Lungla Additional Deputy Commissioner Tashi Dhondup, Circle Officers Tsetan Droma and Phomai Wangshu, along with heads of departments from Tawang and Lungla.
As many as 20 government departments participated in the camp, delivering a range of citizen services including Aadhaar enrolment, Jan Sunvai, awareness on welfare schemes, free health check-ups, veterinary services, and registration under Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and e-Shram.
The Horticulture Department distributed budded orange saplings, while the Textile and Handicrafts Department showcased and facilitated sale of local handicraft products to promote traditional skills and livelihood opportunities.
During the Jan Sunvai session, the deputy commissioner heard grievances of villagers and issued on-the-spot directions to concerned officials for necessary follow-up and resolution.
Addressing the gathering, DC Angmo said the Seva Aapke Dwar initiative is aimed at bringing government services directly to rural citizens and ensuring easy access to welfare schemes in remote areas. She urged villagers to make full use of such programmes and interact freely with officials regarding developmental needs.
She also appreciated the school authorities and staff of NSCBAV Sazo for hosting the programme and commended the efforts of all participating departments for the successful conduct of the camp.
Earlier, NSCBAV Sazo School Management Committee chairperson Sonam Topgyal expressed gratitude to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the state government for launching the initiative, stating that it has significantly improved access to public services in remote villages. He also sought a dedicated playground and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls for the school.
Headmaster In-Charge Sang Dorjee highlighted the importance of education and urged parents to cooperate with the school administration in ensuring quality learning outcomes.
Later in the day, the deputy commissioner inspected infrastructure and hostel facilities at NSCBAV Sazo, the under-construction academic building of Upper Primary School Hoongla, and also reviewed ongoing works at Government Secondary School Jemeithang, including the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory. (DIPR)
