MAGO : The Tawang district administration on Tuesday organised the Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp at Mago village, bringing a host of government services to the doorstep of residents under a multi-departmental outreach programme.
The camp was inaugurated by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo and Zila Parishad Chairperson (ZPC) Leki Gombu.
Aimed at ensuring last-mile delivery of government services, the initiative also created awareness on key public programmes, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Kheti Bachao Abhiyaan, Census operations, waste management, plastic pollution, and various citizen-centric welfare schemes.
As many as 19 government departments participated in the camp, offering a wide range of services. The Agriculture and Veterinary departments distributed vegetable seeds, animal feed, vitamins and veterinary medicines to farmers and livestock owners. Aadhaar registration, free health check-ups and several other public services were also provided, benefiting a total of 543 people.
Addressing the gathering, ZPC Leki Gombu recalled that the camp had originally been scheduled last year but had to be postponed due to heavy snowfall. He urged villagers to make full use of the services and encouraged them to raise issues requiring his intervention for timely resolution.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Namgyal Angmo highlighted the rapid pace of development witnessed in Mago over the past few years. She expressed satisfaction over the growing number of tourists visiting the remote border village even during the lean tourism season, describing it as a positive sign for the local economy.
Referring to the district administration’s hospitality and tourism training programme for Mago youth conducted last year, Angmo said similar capacity-building initiatives could be organised again if required. She also encouraged local residents to establish more homestays and hotels to cater to the increasing tourist inflow and generate sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, Jang Additional Deputy Commissioner (In-charge) Dr Honjon Perme, Assistant Commissioner Thutan Wangchu, District Planning Officer Nawang Thutan, Deputy Director (Rural Development) Tenzin Jambey, heads of offices from Tawang and Jang, representatives of the Indian Army, including the Commanding Officer of the Gurkha Battalion at Chuna, and local residents.
Following the camp, the DC, the ZPC, the Commanding Officer and other officials visited the scenic Gongkar Lake, located at an altitude of about 15,650 feet, where they participated in a cleanliness drive.
During the visit, the Commanding Officer briefed the delegation on the Indian Army’s initiatives to facilitate tourists visiting Gongkar Lake while promoting responsible tourism and environmental conservation.
The successful conduct of the outreach programme reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to strengthening last-mile governance, promoting sustainable development and encouraging community participation in one of the country’s remotest border villages. (DIPR)
