The Joint Secretary of DoNER Ministry – Anuradha S. Chagati today visited Shangsa village in Mon District; and held an interactive meeting with the Village Council and various stakeholders at Council Hall of the village.

This visit aimed to generate awareness among the citizens about the ‘SAMBHAV Mission Mode’ programme which focuses on the development of backward blocks/villages across the Northeast by converging and monitoring key indicators such as access to health, education, drinking water, electricity, and financial inclusion.

During the interaction, she enquired how the community was utilizing and implementing the different Central and State Government Schemes into practice at the grassroots level.

She also instructed the village officials to draw attention to the need for local development and the flaws in the various projects. Following the interaction, she visited the village school and Anganwadi Centre.

The development requirements and grievances of the village were shared by Village Council Chairman – A. Teilei Konyak.

Besides, the meeting was attended by Additional Secretary & OSD of Planning Department – Nayantara Sasikumar; Planning Officer – Chingmei Phom, District Administration, and officials from line departments.