Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs Public Outreach Camp Held at Saboo Village

17th November, 2025

As part of the ongoing “Mimang-Si-sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was organized on November 17, 2025, at Saboo Village. The event was conducted under the supervision of Er. Tundup Spalzang, Superintending Engineer (SE) of the Power Development Department (PDD) and Nodal Officer for the program. In his opening remarks, the SE expressed gratitude to the Nambardar, villagers, and representatives from various departments. He emphasized that the camp aims to strengthen governance by addressing local concerns promptly and resolving public grievances through direct community engagement.

During the camp, several departments provided detailed information about their schemes and services.

The Horticulture Department announced subsidies for apple and apricot orchards, low-cost storage structures for onion and garlic, solar crop dryers, water lifting pumps, and agricultural machinery, with beneficiary listing scheduled for March and April.

The Agriculture Department explained schemes related to greenhouse construction, Per Drop More Crop (drip and sprinkler systems), vermicomposting, OSCP – Revival of Rantaks, and modern farming machinery, along with guidance on seeds and liquid compost. The Animal Husbandry Department highlighted vaccination drives, KCC schemes, mobile ambulance services, and subsidies for silage and animal feed. The ICDS provided details on supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, Aadhaar registration for newborns, and PMMVY, while the Food & Supply Department addressed ration card verification, BPL card issues, and KYC updates.

The Power Development Department (PDD) informed villagers about the benefits of the Rooftop Solar Scheme under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The Forest Department promoted plantation fencing, chain-link subsidies, and the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, encouraging registrations and distributing 240 saplings of Kail, Deodar, and Juniper/Cypress.

The Department of Soil Conservation described the district plan for IWMP schemes, emphasizing the use of glacier water for irrigation, construction of water channels, and provision of chain-link subsidies, with forms disseminated through the Nambardar.

The Health Department offered on-the-spot OPD services, ABHA and PMJAY registrations, free TB screening, and follow-up consultations for BP and sugar levels. They also urged cooperation in making Saboo a Tobacco-Free Village and provided psychological support through the Tele-MANAS helpline.

The Rural Development Department discussed schemes under MGNREGA, Swachh Bharat, and PMAY, while the Zonal Education Officer and the Headmaster appealed for community support in upgrading local schools, highlighting free books, transport services, meals, digital labs, and smart classes, and encouraging parents to enroll their children in government schools.

During the interaction, the Village Nambardar presented a memorandum to the Nodal Officer, outlining key grievances such as the need to upgrade the Community Hall and Medical Centre, repair internal village roads, construct a new water reservoir tank, and install CCTV cameras and streetlights. Requests were also made for establishing a waste disposal system, supplying chemical fertilizers, regulating land distribution, and constructing an archery stadium. Other villagers raised concerns regarding the construction of a bridge on the Ayu side, issues with the quantity and usefulness of seeds and farming tools for larger farms, the need for both organic farming research and access to chemical fertilizers, and ensuring year-round availability of cattle feed.

The Nodal Officer thanked the villagers for their active participation, and the event concluded with a commitment to follow up on all issues raised.