Leparada, April 22:
In a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance and inter-departmental coordination, Leparada district conducted its first-ever coordination-cum-interaction meeting with newly elected Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs) and Heads of Departments at the DC’s Conference Hall in Basar on Wednesday.
The meeting was chaired by ADC-cum-DPDO Ejum Angu along with ZPC Leparada Nyamar Riba. It saw active participation from all newly elected ZPMs and representatives from key departments including Health, Agriculture, Horticulture, ArSRLM, Veterinary, Rural Development, ICDS, Education, Fisheries, PWD, RWD, PHED, and Electrical.
Departments presented detailed overviews of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), flagship programmes, and ongoing developmental works across the district. Panchayati Raj initiatives and success stories under SOR grants were also highlighted.
During the interactive session, ZPMs appreciated the initiative and stressed the importance of regular coordination, timely information sharing, and greater involvement of PRI members in planning and implementation.
ZPC Nyamar Riba emphasized transparency, teamwork, and stronger coordination between PRIs and departments. He also called for regular meetings to ensure effective governance and improved service delivery at the grassroots level.
