DADAM, AUG 22:
Tirap Deputy Commissioner Badonlum Tawsik made his maiden visit to Dadam Circle Headquarters on Saturday to assess the functioning of key administrative, educational and healthcare institutions, review local challenges and inspect a proposed site for establishment of a Sashastra Seema Bal (SIB) camp.
The DC was accompanied by DLRSO Lomin Lonchung, DCIO (SIB), PI Timat Nokbi and ATDSU Convenor Khiapgi Agi.
During the visit, he inspected the Circle Officer’s Office, Government Secondary School, Tirong Aboh Primary Health Centre (TA-PHC), Dadam Police Station and the CRPF and Assam Rifles camps.
At Dadam Police Station, the DC interacted with the Officer-in-Charge and took stock of the prevailing law-and-order situation. He also interacted with personnel of the security forces deployed in the area and reviewed issues related to the effective functioning of the administrative headquarters.
At Government Secondary School Dadam, Tawsik interacted with the Headmaster-in-Charge and teaching staff and reviewed the school’s academic performance and examination results. He appreciated the staff for their efforts in maintaining good academic performance in the CBSE.
Taking note of the shortage of boys’ hostel accommodation, the DC assured the school authorities that the matter would be taken up with the higher authorities of the Education Department. He also assured them that the issue of irregular power supply would be discussed with the Executive Engineer of the Power Department for necessary improvement.
At TA-PHC, the DC reviewed the availability and deployment of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff and inspected the stock of medicines. He directed the Medical Officer-in-Charge to ensure proper verification of expiry dates before medicines are issued to patients.
The DC urged medical personnel to discharge their duties with sincerity and dedication to ensure timely and effective healthcare services. He also assured that complaints regarding frequent power disruptions at the health centre would be taken up with the Executive Engineer (Electrical) to ensure reliable power supply.
The DC also inspected the proposed site for the SIB Camp at Dadam and reviewed requirements related to site selection and establishment of the facility.
The visit was aimed at assessing the functioning of the administrative outpost and identifying measures to improve essential services, particularly education and healthcare, besides strengthening administrative and security arrangements in the area.
It may be recalled that Tawsik had earlier visited border-area villages under Lazu Administrative Circle, where he also interacted with residents at a public meeting and took stock of local issues and concerns.
