Dibrugarh: Union minister of state for external affairs and textiles Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of flagship schemes and programmes of various central ministries and departments in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.The review meeting was held at the deputy commissioner’s office in Likabali, where Margherita assessed the progress of ongoing projects, reviewed the pace of implementation, and held detailed discussions with district officials and departmental representatives.Deputy speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh assembly Kardo Nyigyor and MLA Tojir Kadu were also present at the meeting.The review gained added significance as it coincided with PM Narendra Modi completing 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM. The fortnightly outreach programme, under which Union ministers regularly visit districts across the northeast to review scheme implementation on the ground, is widely regarded as a key feature of the govt’s governance approach, emphasizing that distance should not be a barrier to development.Through this programme, Union ministers engage directly with local administrations, identify bottlenecks in scheme delivery, and work towards resolving challenges at the source, bringing governance closer to citizens in some of the country’s most remote regions.Margherita emphasized the importance of effective coordination, regular monitoring, and last-mile delivery to ensure that the benefits of government schemes and welfare programmes reach every eligible citizen. He directed officials to prioritize pending issues and ensure that the pace of implementation of Central schemes aligns with the government’s targets.Speaking after the review, Margherita said, “The purpose of this outreach programme is to ensure that governance is not confined to Delhi or state capitals but reaches the doorstep of every citizen, including those living in the remotest corners of the Northeast. I reviewed the on-ground status of various schemes and have directed officials to accelerate implementation and resolve bottlenecks without delay.”He added, “Effective last-mile delivery is central to the government’s vision. Every eligible citizen must receive the benefits they are entitled to, and it is the responsibility of the administration at every level to ensure that.”The fortnightly outreach programme is being conducted across the eight states of the Northeast on a regular basis, covering a wide range of Central schemes spanning health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and social welfare.
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