Changlang, Jun 30: A  two-member central team comprising KS Rejimon, Joint Secretary, NITI Aayog and Mausumi Sahoo, Central Ground Water Board visited Changlang District on a 4-day tour to take stock of the progress of ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan : Catch the Rain 22.'
The team held a short meeting with the Deputy Speaker, Deputy Commissioner Changlang, Zila Parishad Chairperson and other officials.
 Pongte highlighted about the difficult topography of the District, which he said is the main reason for unsuccessful implementation of various central schemes. He emphasised that the government should prepare separate implementing guidelines for the North East states.
The visiting duo also shared their experiences, observation and feedback.
Rejimon urged everyone to take up reformative action and build check dams, water harvesting structures for mitigating the issue of water scarcity in the district. He also suggested creating awareness to the local public about conserving water.
Deputy Commissioner Sunny K Singh said that he will coordinate with all the departments and will come up with an effective and comprehensive plan. He said that priority would be given to Amrit Sarovar to mitigate the issue of water scarcity in the district.
ZPC Kapseng Kungkho & DRDA project director H. Diyum also spoke on the occasion.
Team visited the Jal Skahti Kendra, Changlang and Rangkatu Fishery Farm.
Team will visit Jairampur, Kharsang, Bordumsa, Diyun in the next three days to inspect the schemes implemented in the district.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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