Itanagar, May 14: The first Governing Body Meeting for finalisation of the Annual Action Plan under the VB G-RAM-G scheme for the financial year 2026–27 was held this afternoon at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Tawang.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner-cum-DPC Tawang, Namgyal Angmo,IAS and attended by Zila Parishad Chairperson Leki Gombu, ZPM Jemiethang-Dudungkhar Tsering Yangzom, ZPM Tawang Sonam Nordzin, Assistant Commissioner-cum-Director (RD) Tenzin Jambey, Block Development Officers and officials from the Rural Development Department.

Welcoming the members, Dy. Director (RD) Tenzin Jambey presented the proposed list of developmental works under the VB G-RAM-G Plan for 2026–27 through a detailed PowerPoint presentation. The proposed projects are aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving public welfare across the district.

During the deliberations, ZPC Leki Gombu urged the Rural Development Department to provide copies of the proposed work list to all ZPMs to ensure transparency and wider participation in the planning process. He also suggested the inclusion of solar-powered initiatives such as solar lamps and solar water heaters under the scheme, emphasising the importance of sustainable and eco-friendly development in the district.

In his address, he further appealed to all Gram Chairpersons and ZPMs to compulsorily enrol as Civil Defence volunteers, highlighting the significance of community preparedness and collective responsibility during emergencies.
The meeting concluded with constructive discussions and a collective commitment towards effective implementation of the VB G-RAM-G Annual Action Plan for the holistic development of Tawang district.