Kamjong deputy commissioner Rangnamei Rang Peter on Friday called upon the denizens of the district to take maximum utilisation of the District Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit.
He was speaking at the District Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit held at the Town Hall of Kamjong district headquarters on Friday.
During the event, a total of 29 departments opened their district level offices to cater to the various demands and grievances of the public, adhering to Covid protocols.
DC Peter stressed the importance of such an event, especially in a remote district like Kamjong, where the public face inconveniences to reap benefits arranged by the government.
"As all the departments working in the district come under one roof on this day to receive the grievances and to deliver services to the public, everyone should take maximum utilisation of such an opportune event, '' he added and thanked the N Biren Singh-led state government for organising such a programme continuously.
The DC further appealed all to attend such special days without fail, and added that the next events of Meeyamgi Numit will be held in the rest of the subdivisions of Kamjong on a rotational basis.
Several written applications with grievances related to CMHT, Social Welfare-related schemes and agriculture-related issues were received during the programme which began from 10 am.
Speaking to official of the District Information Office (DIO), Kamjong, a 70-year-old Thangmila of Bungpa Khulle, said that she came to the Meeyamgi Numit to enquire about the possible welfare schemes available for her pregnant daughter-in-law and also to avail Old-Age Pension scheme for herself. She expressed gratitude to the district administration for organising such a programme and also expressed her wish to hold such programmes regularly and frequently.
AS Kathing, aged 60, of Rushaah village under Sahampung subdivision visited the health stall put up by the CMO. He suggested that such programmes should be held block-wise throughout the district for better participation from the public belonging to the nook and corner of the district.
It may be mentioned that Meeyamgi Numit is a service platform to address the grievances of people initiated by Chief Minister N Biren SIngh on May 15, 2018. It will be held every 4th Friday for Kamjong district, and if the 4th Friday happens to be a general holiday, then it will be held on the previous working day.
