BOLENG, Nov 12: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers Anupriya Patel arrived in Siang district today for a two-day official tour of the district.
As part of her visit, the MoS chaired a review meeting on the implementation and progress of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in the district.
The review meeting provided an important platform for assessing the district’s progress, identifying critical gaps and strengthening coordination between the Centre, State and district administration for improved implementation of developmental programmes.
The visiting Minister undertook a detailed review of the progress of Centrally Sponsored schemes across various departments, taking stock of achievements, implementation gaps and challenges faced at the field level. Emphasising the importance of last-mile delivery and 100% saturation, she called upon all departments to ensure that the intended benefits of government schemes reach every eligible beneficiary without exclusion.
The MoS encouraged the district administration and departmental officers to work with renewed commitment and coordinated efforts, expressing hope that Siang will emerge as a model district in the effective implementation of government programmes rather than remain among the lagging districts.
She also offered valuable suggestions and possible interventions to address implementation bottlenecks and improve service delivery. Issues requiring intervention at the higher level were noted for being taken up with the concerned authorities at the Central Government level.
Welcoming the Minister, Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu apprised the visiting dignitary of the efforts being undertaken by the district administration in coordination with line departments to ensure effective implementation of government schemes and delivery of public services.
In his speech, Rumgong MLA Talem Taboh highlighted the unique geographical and climatic challenges of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly its difficult topography and weather conditions, which significantly increase the cost of infrastructure development and often result in delays in the implementation of government schemes.
The meeting was also attended by Kamdam Sikom, Superintendent of Police Siang; Tamat Tatak, ZPC; administrative officers and HoDs, among others.
The Union Minister’s two-day visit is expected to further strengthen the focus on inclusive development, effective governance and ensuring that the benefits of various Central Government schemes reach the people of Siang district. (DIPRO)