ZIRO, NOV 7:
State Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) chairman Pramod Jainvisited Ziro on Friday as part of his official tour to assess and review administrative functioning and public service delivery mechanisms at the district level.
During his visit, Jain toured several key locations including India’s first Integrated Aqua Park at Tarin, the ‘Naara Aaba’ Organic Kiwi Winery at Hong, and traditional Apatani houses at Hong village.
At Hong village, Jain interacted with the local Apatani people, trying to understand their rich culture, sustainable traditions and unique ways of life. He also visited the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Hong village.
He also convened a review meeting with the Lower Subansiri deputy commissioner, heads of departments (HODs), and Gaon Buras (GBs) at the conference hall of the district secretariat building.
During the interaction, Jain sought feedback on the functioning and challenges faced by the GBs, and invited suggestions for improving administrative provisions and services. The GBs also took the opportunity to place the grievances and suggestions before him.
At the meeting, district planning officer (DPO) Joram Tatum presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the administrative development of the present-day Lower Subansiri district, and suggested strengthening the District Planning Committee for more efficient functioning. He emphasized need-based procurement at the district level over centralized procurement to reduce delays and losses, and also highlighted the need for better internet connectivity for smoother functioning of the e-Office system.
District agriculture officer (DAO) Tasso Butungshared the challenges faced in implementing government schemes, particularly the delays in online sanctioning and fund disbursement processes at the central level, and suggested instituting specific timelines for timely completion of procedures.
Other officers including SDO Rani Perme, DMO Dr Millo Kunya, and several HODs also spoke and offered valuable suggestions.
The discussions centered around administrative reforms, strengthening of service delivery, enhancing people’s participation and improving efficiency in governance.
The visit concluded with the chairman expressing appreciation for the efforts of the district administration and the community in maintaining a strong participatory governance model in Ziro. He further asked the DC to compile and submit all grievances and suggestions in writing to his office for necessary examination and action. (DIPR)
