ZIRO/YAZALI, 20 Jun: In a major push to bring essential public services directly to the people, the Lower Subansiri district administration conducted a comprehensive ‘jan kalyan shivir (people’s welfare camp)’ in Hari here.
Part of a statewide celebration marking ’12 years of trust, development & public welfare’, the event was held at the Government Secondary School in Hari.
Modelled after the highly successful Seva Aapke Dwar initiative, the camp was designed to cut through bureaucratic red tape. Instead of citizens travelling to distant government offices, heads of various departments set up dedicated help desks on-site to provide immediate services, information, and on-the-spot enrolment.
The camp placed special emphasis on supporting local agriculture through natural farming awareness, alongside a major drive that enrolled residents in central government welfare schemes.
Attending the camp, Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme said that all departments concerned were directed to ensure active participation, set up responsive registration desks, and deliver the required services and information directly to the residents.
Residents who attended the camp gained direct access to registration and support for several programmes, including healthcare security through Ayushman Bharat and Ayushman Vay Vandana medical coverage, clean energy guidance for the PM Surya Ghar solar initiative, and financial empowerment resources via PM SVANidhi and Lakhpati Didi.
The attendees also received direct access to natural farming resources and miscellaneous state-sponsored welfare benefits.
The district administration expressed gratitude to the residents of Hari and surrounding villages who visited the camp, engaged directly with officials, and took full advantage of the services provided.
Meanwhile, in Keyi Panyor district, government services came directly to the doorsteps of local families as the district administration hosted a jan kalyan shivir at the Yazali school auditorium.
The event was designed around making life easier for everyday citizens by cutting through bureaucratic red tape.
Rather than forcing villagers to undertake long, costly journeys to distant government offices, heads of various public departments set up help desks right inside the auditorium. The goal was simple: to chat face-to-face with residents, answer their questions, and provide on-the-spot enrolment for various programmes.
The event focused on empowering local farmers with natural farming techniques and ensuring that eligible families didn’t miss out on essential state and central welfare benefits.
Deputy Commissioner Shweta Nagarkoti emphasised that the entire administrative team was mobilised to ensure that no citizen was left without the support they came for, directing all departments to focus on responsive, compassionate service.
ZPC Nabam Piju, ADC Likha Teji, and Assistant Commissioner Mumne Borang coordinated with local line departments to keep the event running smoothly, systematically, and efficiently for everyone who walked through the doors.
The auditorium buzzed with activity as hundreds of neighbours and families secured vital resources. Many signed up for crucial healthcare security through the Ayushman Bharat and Ayushman Vay Vandana initiatives, while others explored clean energy options like the PM Surya Ghar solar initiative.
The camp also served as a launchpad for local livelihoods, offering direct pathways to financial empowerment through the PM SVANidhi for small vendors and the Lakhpati Didi initiative for women entrepreneurs, alongside various regional farming and welfare benefits.
In Upper Subansiri, the district administrationorganised a jan kalyan shivir at the Government Secondary School in Sippi, with the objective of bringing government welfare schemes and essential services closer to the people.
Speaking on the occasion, Daporijo Agricultural Development Officer Jhony Yoka highlighted the importance of natural farming, and provided an introduction to the jan kalyan shivir and its objectives.
District BJP president Tama Nirin appreciated the administration for organising the outreach programme, and urged the citizens to take full advantage of the government schemes being provided.
Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo emphasised the importance of natural farming as a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. He encouraged farmers to adopt natural farming practices, and reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring last-mile delivery of government services.
Daporijo MLA Tania Soki highlighted the achievements and welfare initiatives of the Government of India, and stressed the importance of effective implementation of government schemes.
During the camp, various government departments provided awareness, grievance redressal support, and registration facilities under different flagship schemes, benefiting a large number of citizens.
A jan kalyan shivir was organised also in Boleng in Siang district.
The core aim of the programme was to bring government services to the grassroots and create awareness on various central and state schemes.
During the camp, 16 departments and allied agencies provided on-the-spot services, including health screening, PMJAY and ABHA registration, issuance of documents like ILP, PRC, ST certificates, and a free eye check-up camp, benefitting a large number of residents.
Minister Ojing Tasing was also present during the camp.
Organised by the Siang district administration, the programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of government departments, PRI members, community leaders and a large number of beneficiaries from across the district.
In Palin in Kra Daadi district, minister Balo Raja inaugurated the programme and visited various stalls put up by various departments, showcasing central and state schemes. He highlighted various welfare schemes implemented by the government and their positive impact on the livelihoods of the beneficiaries.
During the camp, participating departments facilitated registration for both the central and state schemes, especially Ayushman Bharat, AyushmanVay Vandhana, PM Surya Ghar, PM SvaNidhi, Lakhpati Didi, and VB-G RAM G schemes.
The Lower Siang district administration also organised a jan kalyan shivir at the DC office complex in Likabali on Saturday.
The programme was attended by Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, Likabali ADC Mokar Riba, HoDs,and officials from various government departments.
All line departments set up stalls to and provided information, on-the-spot services, and awareness regarding various government schemes and welfare programmes for the benefit of the public.
Nyigyor highlighted the transformative journey and achievements of the government over the last 12 years, emphasising its commitment to inclusive development, welfare delivery, infrastructure development, and empowerment of citizens.
He stated that jan kalyan shivirs serve as an effective platform for ensuring that government services reach every section of society, particularly those residing in remote and rural areas.
The ADC termed natural farming “farming in harmony with nature,” and appreciated the efforts of the departments and the enthusiastic participation of farmers from different parts of the district.
In Lower Dibang Valley district, jan kalyan shivirs were organised with special emphasis on natural farming and the saturation of beneficiaries under various central and state government welfare schemes in Roing and Dambuk on Saturday.
In Roing, MLA Mutchu Mithi highlighted the achievements of the government, stating that in recent days, tangible development is visible even in the border districts and areas. He said social and economic development of the masses is apparent through benefits provided directly to them.
Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma advised all departments to provide benefits to the public and resolve all the complaints at the earliest.
DAO Nasiya Mena spoke on the importance of natural farming. She said that there is a need to develop a standard for natural farming to ease the process for organic certification of farms in the state.
In Dambuk, MLA Puinnyo Apum highlighted various flagship programmes and welfare schemes sponsored by both the central and state governments. He urged the public to avail of the benefits of these schemes and ensure their proper and judicious utilisation.
A total of 394 applications were received during the event, of which 328 applications were disposed of on the spot, resulting in an impressive 83 percent grievance-resolution rate.
The programme also showcased the success stories of local lakhpati didis.
All departments under the Dambuk subdivision actively participated by setting up awareness and service stalls to disseminate information and facilitate access to various government welfare schemes.
In West Siang district, a lok jan shivir was organised by the district administration at Jirdin village.
Speaking on the occasion, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini stated that the government continues to emphasise on natural farming and agricultural development, recognising farmers as the backbone of the nation.
The minister further said that the state government has introduced several welfare initiatives, including the CMAAY, in the health sector,. along with other flagship schemes aimed at public welfare. He urged the people to make full use of the schemes and services being provided.
The minister also asked the public to ensure proper re-enrolment and correction of names and other details during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) within the stipulated timeline prescribed by the Election Commission of India.
District Horticulture Officer Yomli Jini shared insights into natural farming and encouraged farmers to adopt vermicompost practices for vegetable cultivation, agriculture, and horticulture activities.
Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi urged the public to avail of various government-sponsored and subsidised schemes being implemented by both the central and state governments. He appealed to the gram panchayat chairpersons to play a proactive role in disseminating information regarding these welfare schemes, and encouraged farmers to promote natural and organic farming practices.
In Leparada district, a jan kalyan shivir was organised by the district administration at the Government Upper Primary School in Gori village,with special focus on flagship initiatives such as natural farming, Ayushman Bharat/Ayushman Vay Vandhana, Viksit Bharat Gram, PM Surya Ghar Yojana, PM SVANidhi and Lakhpati Didi, alongside other central and state sponsored schemes.
In his inaugural address, ZPM Iter Bam urged the people to make optimum use of the various services and benefits brought to their doorstep through the camp. She also called upon the government departments to extend all necessary support to the public, and emphasised the importance of creating greater awareness about various welfare schemes, so that beneficiaries may avail themselves of the benefits.
MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi underscored the importance of natural farming as a means to achieve self-sustainability and food security.
Elaborating her vision for Leparada district, she emphasised the need for attaining self-reliance in meeting local requirements of agricultural, horticultural, poultry and fisheries products through indigenous production systems. She further highlighted tourism as a promising sector with immense potential for economic growth and livelihood generation in the district.
Senior scientist of ICAR Basar centre, SK Pandey, sensitised the farmers to the importance of organic and natural farming practices.
Various departments set up stalls and delivered on-the-spot services and created awareness on government welfare schemes.
In Tirap district, a jan kalyan shivir was organised at the Government Primary School in Noksa village in Longo circle.
During the camp, officials from the Jan Suvidha Kendra and the circle administration, the Police Department, the district medical office, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Forest Departments, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Women and Child Development Department, Rural Development Department, ArSRLM, TCL, APEDA, banking institutions and Common Service Centres provided on-the-spot guidance, awareness and service delivery to the beneficiaries.
In Anjaw district, Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Saturday participated in the jan kalyan shivir in Metengliang, during which she reviewed key infrastructure projects under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), and attended a farmers’ outreach programme promoting sustainable agriculture in Anjaw district.
Addressing the jan kalyan shivir at the Metengliang general ground, Pul said the camp was aimed at delivering government services and welfare schemes directly to the people while creating awareness about various citizen-centric initiatives.
“Jan kalyan shivirs play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the government and the people. They help ensure that eligible beneficiaries are able to access welfare schemes and services in a timely and convenient manner,” she said.
The minister also highlighted the developmental achievements and transformative initiatives undertaken over the past 12 years, reiterating the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, good governance and public welfare.
“Our focus remains on ensuring that development reaches every household, including those living in the remotest border areas. Good governance is meaningful only when its benefits are felt by the people on the ground,” Pul added.
Later, she inspected the ongoing VVP road projects under Metengliang circle, including the Metengliang-Khoweko/Kromna road and the Chipru-Kalabro/Hawaka road. During the inspection, she reviewed the progress of work and directed the executing agency to maintain quality standards and ensure timely completion of the projects.
“These roads are vital for improving connectivity and enhancing the quality of life in our border villages. Timely completion with the highest standards of quality must be ensured,” the minister said.
Officials said the projects are expected to strengthen rural infrastructure, improve accessibility and contribute to the socio-economic development of remote border communities.
Pul also attended the Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Anjaw, in Khupa, where she interacted with farmers and encouraged them to adopt modern, climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices.
The programme focused on soil health conservation, balanced fertilisation and natural farming. It also witnessed the virtual release of the 23rd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Emphasising the importance of sustainable agriculture, Pul said, “Our farmers are the backbone of the rural economy. Adopting scientific, sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices will not only improve productivity but also enhance income and ensure long-term food security.”
She appreciated the Anjaw KVK officials and participating farmers for their efforts towards promoting sustainable agriculture and strengthening farmers’ livelihoods in the district. (With inputs from DIPROs)
