Seppa, Apr 24: National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated in an unprecedented and grand manner in East Kameng district on Friday, setting a new benchmark for such observances across Arunachal Pradesh.
The event was organised by the Panchayat Department under the leadership of ZPC Pai Pizi Yangfo, with the collective effort of all 13 Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs) and staff of Panchayat and block offices.
Women & Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul attended as the chief guest, while Kra Daadi ZPC Tagru Kasha was the guest of honour. The programme was held under the guidance of Chief Patron and Home Minister Mama Natung and Patron Ealing Tallang (MLA).
In her address, Pul emphasised effective grassroots implementation of Panchayat and rural development schemes. ZPC Tagru Kasha described the event as a model for other districts, while the chief patron and patron appreciated the collaborative spirit behind the programme.
Earlier, dignitaries were received by ADC Seppa-cum-DPDO, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Commissioner-cum-DD (RD).
The programme witnessed participation from administrative officers, heads of departments, Panchayat leaders and the public. Notably, while Panchayat Day is observed annually on April 24, this marks the first instance of such a large-scale district-level celebration in the state.