RAGA, Nov 18: The Kamle district administration today hosted a key district level orientation and discussion with line departments, focusing on the universalization of convergence between Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
Organized by the District Mission Management Unit (DMMU)-Daporijo under the aegis of Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM), the event was held at the DC’s conference hall here.
Chaired by Kamle Deputy Commissioner J T Obi, who led the discussions on enhancing the convergence between PRI and CBOs, the gathering included heads of various departments of the district, including ZPMs DPDO (EAC Raga), DHO, DAO, DVO, DMO, CDPO Raga, representative from Kudumbashree NRO Kerala, and officials of ArSRLM from DMMU Daporijo and BMMUs of the district.
The DC, in his address, underscored the significant role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting both economic independence and social development. He emphasized the role of convergence in poverty alleviation within rural areas, urging PRI members, SHGs, and line departments to collaborate closely. He also encouraged ZPMs to participate in similar orientation programs to deepen their understanding of various schemes and the significance of convergence.
During the event, an overview of ArSRLM’s structure was presented by Marmo Dulom (DTC LH).
Renu Ado, the District Coordinator for Social Inclusion & Social Development, outlined the workshop objectives. The session also featured video clips showcasing PRI-CBO convergence initiatives in four pilot blocks—Namsai, Sagalee, Roing, and Yachuli—highlighting the goals, rollout strategies, and impacts of the PRI-CBO convergence project.
Yamuna Boban, Kudumbshree NRO mentor (Kerala) shared her experience of working in Arunachal on PRI-CBO convergence initiative.
The discussions fostered active participation among the line departments, with attendees voicing strong support for universalizing PRI-CBO convergence.
Presentations by representatives from the line departments covered ongoing convergence initiatives, schemes, benefits, and challenges, stressing the critical role of coordination with PRI and ArSRLM. All other line departments also shared their opinions on the implementing challenges of their schemes and programs. The session also continued with discussions on the importance and need of financial literacy camps (FLCs) and required attendance of officials from concerned line departments in gram sabhas.
In his concluding remarks, Raga ADC Mobia Tai suggested all the line departments and PRI leaders to actively participate in this initiative of PRI-CBO convergence, saying it is not achievable only by ArSRLM without the support, cooperation, coordination and suggestion of PRI leaders and line departments. He also said that in future he expects more participation from other remaining line departments to successfully implement the initiative in the district. He also addressed to resolve the ‘issues’ related to social security schemes like PMJJBY and PMSBY, along with other fund related issues. He also urged all departments to work alongside the CBOs and ArSRLM so as to ensure rural development, employment generation and income generation. (DIPRO)