YINGKIONG, 22 Sep: Dr Ashok Tajo, a 2003-batch APCS officer, assumed charge as the new deputy commissioner of Upper Siang district on 22 September, succeeding outgoing DC Talo Jerang.

Prior to this assignment, Dr Tajo had served in various administrative capacities in different districts.

Speaking at a programme held here on Tuesday, the newly posted DC sought cooperation and support from all officers and staff, saying that coordination, teamwork and collective responsibility are important in carrying forward the development agenda of the district.

The outgoing DC urged all officers and officials to continue working as a team and extend their full cooperation and support to the new DC for smooth functioning of the administration and effective implementation of welfare schemes and development programmes.

DDSE Duhon Tekseng highlighted the outgoing DC's initiatives in strengthening infrastructure in the education sector.

HDO Oter Gao, DVO Dr Theru Borang and Mariyang ADC Nangkong Borang also spoke and shared their experiences and appreciation for the outgoing DC.

The programme was held to bid farewell to the outgoing DC and welcome the newly posted DC. (DIPRO)