District Hill Leaders day & Meeyamgi Numit for Kamjong district held at Sadhavna Hall

The District Hill Leaders’ Day & Meeyam gi Numit for Kamjong district was observed today at the Kasom Khullen sub-divisional headquarter. Organised by the District Administration, Kamjong, the program held at the Sadhavna Hall is the second observation of the district after the formation of the BJP-formed new government. Deputy Commissioner Rangnamei Rang Peter, IAS; Superintendent of Police Shri P Manjit, IPS; SDO Kasom Khullen Duna Duo; and other district level officers of the various government departments in the district attended the event.

In the event that witnessed hundreds of public in attendance, the district level offices (DLOs) opened their mobile stalls to cater to the various demands and grievances of the public. Among the most active stalls were the CMO, ICDS, ZEO, MSPDCL, District Veterinary Office, District Forest Office, CAF & PD, SDO office etc. The DC along with the Chief Medical Officer of the district handed over one CMHT Card and one PMJAY Card that were immediately processed on the spot to two beneficiaries. Also, the stall of the CMO was thronged by hundreds of public to get avail of the various free health-related services offered. The stall of CAF & PD also issued ration card to many beneficiaries on the spot. District Forest Office was another stall in great demand to the public as they distributed 1000 numbers of saplings of plant species such as Yongchak, lemon, Leihao, Jamun, Heirangkoi, jackfruit etc to the public.

On the sidelines of the event, DC Shri Rangnamei Rang Peter stressed the importance of such an event, especially in a remote district like Kamjong, where public face inconveniences to reap benefits arranged by the government. He also thanked the government officials of the district and the public for making the event a grand success, and added that the next Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit will be held at Phungyar sub-division. Sochipem, aged 33 is a blind person belonging to Hongbei village under the sub-division, who came today at the spot guided by his village headman. While speaking to the official of the District Information Office (DIO),  he said that he could not get avail of various welfare schemes provided by the government for PWDs (Persons with Disabilities) like him due to lack of knowledge and awareness. However, after coming here today, he got the required knowledge and proper channel to get avail of any possible assistance for him. He expressed his thankfulness to the state government and the district administration for providing such a platform to people from remote areas like him.

Another elderly-woman named E Ringkhame, aged 75 of Kasom Khullen village, said to us that she is blind from birth, and there is no one as her dependent or for her to depend to anyone. She, who came guided by a locality younger lady, wanted to know what welfare schemes are available for her to get avail of. She was guided by some related departments and returned home knowing what step she should take up next.

It may be mentioned that the Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit for Kamjong district will be held every 4th Friday of every month.