Tezu, Apr 28: A District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) meeting was held here under the chairmanship of Lohit Deputy Commissioner K N Damo, bringing together key stakeholders including local MLA Dr Mohesh Chai, ZPC Basanlu Dellang, ZPMs Baplalum Chiba (Tezu) and Gulabso Bellai (Sunpura), SP Thutan Jamba, ADC Wakro, along with officials from various departments and banking institutions.
The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing Central and State flagship schemes, focusing on effective implementation, transparency, and stronger inter-departmental coordination. Discussions centred on improving ground-level execution and ensuring convergence among departments for better outcomes.
Dr Chai stressed timely completion of projects and directed departments to set clear timelines, suggesting October as a target for major works. He called for accelerated implementation across sectors and underscored the importance of data-driven planning, particularly in agriculture and horticulture.
Emphasising a scientific approach, the MLA instructed departments to conduct field surveys to identify crops and horticultural products best suited to Lohit’s agro-climatic conditions. He advocated a focused strategy prioritising region-specific crops to enhance productivity and ensure sustainable benefits for farmers.
He also highlighted the need for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring accountability, and strengthening both pre- and post-implementation monitoring of schemes.
Sectoral issues discussed included improving water supply in Tezu township, strengthening infrastructure and reporting in health and education sectors, and surveying Anganwadi centres to assess requirements for upgradation or replacement. The MLA further directed a comprehensive survey to check violations of norms prohibiting tobacco and alcohol sales near educational institutions.
The meeting also addressed potential jurisdictional overlaps between departments and neighbouring administrative areas. Dr Chai directed officials to proactively identify and resolve such issues to avoid future conflicts and ensure smooth execution of development works.
Noting that his previous tenure focused on education and health, the MLA said the current term would prioritise the Public Health Engineering (PHED) sector, with a goal of ensuring uninterrupted water supply in Tezu.
Banking institutions assured improved coordination with line departments to support scheme implementation and financial initiatives. Officials were instructed to enhance transparency, maintain regular updates, and ensure seamless information sharing.
In his concluding remarks, the MLA appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders and urged them for a unified “Team Lohit” approach to ensure efficient service delivery, accountability, and inclusive development across the district. (DIPRO)