Good Governance Week
KHONSA, 23 Dec: Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran underscored the critical role of gaon buras (GB) as intermediaries between the government and the public, and urged them to take the responsibility of disseminating information about welfare schemes in their respective villages.
Aran cautioned them against signing applications for scheduled tribe certificates without proper verification, stating that these certificates should be issued exclusively to eligible Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) individuals.
The DC, who presided over a workshop to commemorate the Good Governance Day here on Monday, commended the efforts of the line departments in raising awareness about government schemes.
“Welfare initiatives under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework must reach all eligible beneficiaries without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, or region,” he said.
Circle Officer Yowa Anya highlighted the significance of the Good Governance Week, which is observed across the country from 19 to 24 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
She highlighted the importance of collective efforts to ensure good governance at all levels.
DHO Prowjjal Dev provided insights into cardamom plantation techniques and altitude-specific nursery practices, highlighting their economic potential for local farmers.
FO Tony Apang of the fisheries department shared details about fisheries schemes aimed at promoting fish farming in the region.
DDMO Emily Tingkhatra conducted an extensive training session on disaster preparedness, and advised the residents of hilly and fire-prone areas to maintain safe distances between bamboo-thatched homes and follow fire safety protocols.
DMO Dr N Lowang explained health insurance schemes under the CMAAY and the PM-JAY, and urged the GBs to monitor the ASHAs’ work to ensure proper immunisation and healthcare service delivery in their villages.
Bari-Basip CO Noklem Wangjen reiterated the importance of such programmes in strengthening governance and community welfare.
The workshop was attended by GBs, heads of departments and administrative officers.
In Papum Pare district, Deputy Commissioner JikenBomjen inaugurated a district-level workshop on good governance practices, as part of the Good Governance Week, at the DC office conference hall in Yupia on Monday.
In his address, he emphasised the importance of prompt service delivery, transparency, and accountability in the service delivery process.
Bomjen also highlighted the need for better facilities for women in offices, and requested the nodal officer for good governance to prepare a list of required facilities for women.
EAC Dana Unna delivered a presentation on the initiatives of the Good Governance Week. She urged all departments to submit a list of innovative ideas implemented by district offices for further compilation.
The workshop was attended by SDO Tame Yajum and heads of offices.
In Lower Siang district, a workshop on good governance practices and initiatives was organised at the circuit house in Likabali.
DC (i/c) Mokar Riba DC highlighted the significance of celebrating the Good Governance Week and highlighted the importance of ensuring effective public service delivery, especially in rural areas.
A workshop was organised also in Aalo (West Siang), where retired IAS officer Huzar Lollen highlighted the importance of good governance in building a just and equitable society.
He elaborated the critical pillars of governance, such as transparency, accountability, responsiveness, rule of law, and participation, stressing how these principles directly contribute to the wellbeing of the citizens.
“There should be no excuses for delivering services to the people and the official must keep their duty as priority and be punctual,” he said.
Shri Lollen also underscored the need for continuous reforms in the administrative setup, especially in the context of a rapidly changing society and evolving challenges, urging the officials to be adaptive and proactive.
Kamba ADC Tamo Riba spoke about the best practices, and the initiatives in public services in the district.
Aalo DPO Marjum Karga also spoke.
In East Siang district, addressing a workshop on good governance, retired IAS officer Tajom Taloh said that “the success of developmental goals and the vision of the government for the welfare of the citizens depend on proactive initiatives and proper implementation at the ground level.”
Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu highlighted the best practices taken up in the district to improve public service delivery, while SP Siang Pankaj Lamba highlighted the e-services provided by the police.
EAC Yamo Tamu delivered a presentation on good governance practices.
In Lohit HQ Tezu, addressing a good governance workshop, retired health services joint director Sajinglu Chai emphasised the critical role of good governance in accelerating the nation’s development and ensuring equitable access to public services.
Officials of health, education and public health engineering departments enumerated their best practices in public service delivery through engaging presentations.
DC (i/c) Sotailum Bellai highlighted the transformative potential of digital platforms in governance and encouraged the use of CPGRAMS, a portal for lodging public grievances, while Tezu ZPM Balong Tindiya called for greater collaboration and coordination among departments to address community needs effectively.
Similar workshops were organised also in other districts of the state. (DIPROs)
