TAWANG : A coordination meeting was held at the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (HQ), Tawang, on Monday to discuss re-verification of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, concerns relating to illegal immigrants and strengthening enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the district.
The meeting was chaired by Tawang Additional Deputy Commissioner (HQ) Rinchin Leta and attended by ZPM Kyidphel Tenzin Monpa, ZPM Tawang Sonam Nordzin, ADC Lungla Tashi Dhondup, Tawang DySP Togum Gonggo, Monpa Mimang Tsogpa Vice President Pema Chowang, High Power Committee representative Tsering, Gaon Burahs, students’ union representatives and youth leaders.
Welcoming the participants, Leta stressed the importance of collective deliberation and invited suggestions from all stakeholders on the issues under discussion.
High Power Committee representative Tsering emphasised the need for effective re-verification of ST certificates and stricter implementation of ILP provisions, coupled with greater awareness and vigilance at the grassroots level. He also sought the cooperation of the Sub-Divisional Administrations of Lungla and Jang in organising similar coordination meetings involving Gaon Burahs, PRI members, youth leaders and other stakeholders.
Participants, including DySP Togum Gonggo, ZPM Kyidphel Tenzin Monpa, Pema Chowang, Gaon Burahs Dorjee Tsering and Phuntso Tsering and youth representatives, shared their views on safeguarding the interests of the indigenous community and strengthening measures for its long-term welfare.
The meeting stressed the need for closer coordination among the administration, police, traditional village institutions, PRI representatives, community organisations and youth in implementing the certificate re-verification process and strengthening ILP enforcement.
Suggestions were also made on verification mechanisms, grassroots awareness, monitoring and enforcement. The deliberations reflected a shared commitment to protecting the rights and interests of indigenous people, preserving the identity of the Monpa community and ensuring effective implementation of statutory safeguards in the district.
The meeting concluded with a call for continued coordination and collective action to address the issues in a systematic, transparent and effective manner. (DIPR)
