BOLENG, Nov 13: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya Patel, visited Rengo and Lileng villages in Siang district on Friday to review the implementation of grassroots-level welfare schemes and the delivery of essential public services.
The visits were part of the second day of her two-day official tour of the district. She was accompanied by Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, Superintendent of Police Kamdam Sikom and officials from various departments.
At Rengo village, the minister visited the Anganwadi Centre and interacted with Anganwadi workers and beneficiaries to take stock of its functioning and the services provided to women and children. She also participated in a tree plantation programme under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative and interacted with children and local residents.
Emphasising the importance of effective service delivery, she highlighted the need to ensure proper nutrition, healthcare and early childhood care at the grassroots level.
The minister also inspected the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) water supply project at Rengo, implemented by the PHED and Water Supply Division, Pangin. The project draws water from Moyi Stream and has a designed capacity of 20,000 litres, with provision for 45 Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs).
Later, at Lileng village, she interacted with residents to assess the functionality of household tap connections under the JJM and sought feedback on the availability, accessibility and regularity of drinking water supply.
Siang district has reported 100 per cent functional household tap connections under the mission.
The minister appreciated the efforts of the district administration and concerned departments in strengthening the delivery of public services at the grassroots level.