ITANAGAR : Jan Kalyan Shivirs were organised across Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, enabling thousands of citizens to access a wide range of Central and State government welfare schemes and public services at their doorsteps. The statewide campaign, held under the theme “12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare,” aims to strengthen last-mile service delivery, enhance public awareness about welfare programmes, and ensure that benefits reach eligible beneficiaries, particularly in rural and remote areas. Chief Minister Pema Khandu spearheaded the initiative by launching a Jan Kalyan Shivir at Lungla in Tawang district, where agricultural assistance and benefits under the Chief Minister Social Security Scheme (CMSSS) were distributed to beneficiaries. At Hari, the Lower Subansiri district administration conducted a comprehensive Jan Kalyan Shivir at Government Secondary School, bringing multiple government services under one roof. Modelled on the Seva Aapke Dwar initiative, the camp enabled residents to directly access welfare schemes, enrolment services and information from various departments without having to travel to government offices. The programme focused on natural farming and enrolment under key schemes, including Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Vay Vandana, PM Surya Ghar, PM SVANidhi and Lakhpati Didi. Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme said all departments were directed to ensure active participation and responsive service delivery, while Hari Sub-Divisional Officer Hage Tarung coordinated the event on the ground. A similar Jan Kalyan Shivir was organised at the school auditorium in Yazali by the Keyi Panyor district administration. The camp facilitated on-the-spot enrolment and awareness on welfare schemes, with a special focus on natural farming, healthcare coverage, renewable energy and livelihood generation. Keyi Panyor DC Shweta Nagarkoti said the administration was committed to ensuring that no eligible citizen was left out of welfare programmes. The event was coordinated by Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nabam Piju, Likha Additional Deputy Commissioner Teji and Assistant Commissioner Mumne Borang in collaboration with line departments. Hundreds of residents availed services under schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Vay Vandana, PM Surya Ghar, PM SVANidhi and Lakhpati Didi. In Pasighat, a district-level Jan Kalyan Shivir with a special focus on natural farming was organised at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall. The programme aimed to create awareness on natural and integrated farming systems, soil health management, value addition, livelihood opportunities and various welfare schemes. Departments set up information and service counters to facilitate beneficiary registration, grievance redressal and dissemination of scheme-related information. Special emphasis was laid on flagship programmes such as Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, PM Surya Ghar, PM SVANidhi, Lakhpati Didi and Viksit Bharat–Guaranteed Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin). Departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Fisheries, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Soil Conservation, Rural Development and Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) showcased activities related to sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. The programme was attended by Pasighat Additional Deputy Commissioner-in-Charge DC Pebika Lego, Mebo MLA Ninong Ering, East Siang Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ruth Tabing, Zilla Parishad Members, farmers and officials from various departments. Officials said the Jan Kalyan Shivirs have emerged as an important platform for strengthening citizen-government interaction, promoting welfare awareness and ensuring effective delivery of public services across the state. A Jan Kalyan Shivir was organised at Government Upper Primary School, Gori village in Leparada district with a focus on natural farming and flagship welfare schemes, including Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Vay Vandana, PM Surya Ghar Yojana, PM SVANidhi, Lakhpati Didi and Viksit Bharat Gram. The camp was inaugurated by Basar Zilla Parishad Member Iter Bam, who urged residents to make full use of the services and benefits being delivered at their doorstep. She also called upon government departments to strengthen awareness generation to ensure greater participation in welfare programmes. Basar MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi, who attended the programme, emphasised the importance of natural farming in achieving self-sufficiency and food security. She advocated strengthening local production of agricultural, horticultural, poultry and fisheries products to reduce dependence on external markets, while also identifying tourism as a sector with significant potential for economic growth and livelihood generation in the district. ICAR Basar Centre Senior Scientist S.K. Pandey sensitised farmers on organic and natural farming practices, highlighting the objectives of the Kheti Bachao Abhiyan and stressing balanced fertiliser use and soil conservation for sustainable agricultural productivity. Various departments set up service counters and awareness stalls, providing on-the-spot assistance and facilitating access to government schemes. The programme was attended by Leparada Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nyamar Riba, Dari Zilla Parishad Member Karnya Bam Chiram, BJP Leparada District President Jonya Basar, officials and community representatives. The Upper Subansiri district administration conducted a Jan Kalyan Shivir at Government Secondary School, Sippi, aimed at bringing welfare schemes and public services closer to citizens. Agricultural Development Officer Jhony Yoka highlighted the importance of natural farming and explained the objectives of the outreach programme. Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo encouraged farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices and reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring last-mile delivery of government services. Daporijo MLA Tania Soki highlighted various welfare initiatives of the Government of India and stressed the need for effective implementation of schemes. He also expressed concern over the absence of some departmental heads and called for greater accountability in public outreach programmes. Various departments conducted awareness campaigns, grievance redressal activities and beneficiary registration drives, enabling a large number of citizens to access welfare services under one platform. A district-level Jan Kalyan Shivir was also organised at Unying-Aran Hall in Boleng under the aegis of the Siang district administration, with participation from 16 departments and allied agencies. Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Transport and Cooperation Minister Ojing Tasing attended the programme, which focused on bringing government services directly to citizens and raising awareness about Central and State welfare schemes. The Health Department conducted screenings for hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer and breast cancer, besides facilitating registrations under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). A mega free eye check-up camp emerged as one of the major attractions, benefiting a large number of residents.
