PASIGHAT : East Siang Additional Deputy Commissioner (i/c Deputy Commissioner) Pebika Lego chaired the District Development Review-cum-District Level Monitoring Committee (DDR-cum-DLMC) meeting at the DC’s Conference Hall here on Friday, reviewing the progress of developmental programmes and public service delivery across the district.
The meeting was attended by East Siang Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ruth Tabing Boko, Zilla Parishad Members and Heads of Departments (HoDs).
Reviewing the implementation of various government programmes, Lego stressed the need to maintain quality in all developmental works and directed the departments concerned to ensure timely and efficient execution of projects. She asked HoDs to candidly highlight field-level challenges so that appropriate interventions could be initiated without delay.
Emphasising administrative efficiency, the ADC instructed departments to deploy capable personnel for effective discharge of official responsibilities and directed the Education Department to submit its Action Taken Report at the earliest. She also reviewed the functioning of the Agriculture, Veterinary and Fisheries departments and sought details of banking-related issues, delays or other constraints affecting implementation of government schemes.
She advised all departments to hold regular internal coordination meetings before submitting reports to ensure accuracy, consistency and better inter-departmental coordination.
Highlighting East Siang’s tourism potential, Lego said several villages have immense scope for tourism development and called for coordinated efforts by the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), Panchayati Raj Institutions and local communities to improve village infrastructure and aesthetics to attract visitors.
She also asked departments to involve the District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) while organising awareness programmes and training so that government initiatives receive wider publicity.
The ADC further urged all departments to ensure that eligible casual workers, Assistant Labour Commissioners (ALCs) and departmental staff are enrolled under social security schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), besides ensuring timely renewal of these schemes.
During the meeting, East Siang Deputy Director of School Education Adhuk Tabing highlighted difficulties in obtaining Land Possession Certificates (LPCs) for schools. He informed that several schools are located on Forest Department land where obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) has become difficult. In some cases, descendants of families who had donated land for schools have refused to issue NOCs, claiming the land was donated without proper family consent or compensation, while some have demanded government employment for a family member in return.
Lego appealed to the Zilla Parishad Chairperson and Zilla Parishad Members to play a proactive role in resolving grassroots issues, stating that their intervention as elected representatives is crucial for effective governance and timely redressal of public grievances. She also directed departments to submit verified and accurate data, stressing that official reports must reflect the ground reality.
Speaking during the meeting, East Siang Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ruth Tabing Boko underscored the importance of close coordination between government departments and elected representatives, stating that active involvement of ZPMs facilitates timely and amicable resolution of local issues.
Heads of various departments also shared challenges faced in implementing developmental programmes and delivering public services, with discussions focusing on practical solutions through stronger inter-departmental coordination.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from the district administration and participating departments to strengthen governance and accelerate the overall development of East Siang district. (DIPR)
