ZIRO,  Aug 1: The first gazetted and administrative officer from Apatani community, retired ADC Gyati Challa passed away at his Abulyang residence here Monday evening.
Born on 1st March 1946, octogenarian late Challa did his schooling from Ziro and Doimukh, Pre-University education from St. Paul College, Kolkata and graduation from St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.
He joined government service as a circle officer in January 1969 and was promoted to EAC in 1991 and ADC in 1995. He had served in every nook and corner of the state during his illustrious service spanning more than three decades. He superannuated as ADC (Admin Grade) in February 2004 after serving for 35 years.
Late Challa is survived by his wife, five children and six grandchildren.
Among the numerous condolence messages, local Legislator and Minister Agri and Allied Er. Tage Taki described late Challa as one of the first individual from the state to receive modern education and the first gazetted and admin officer from Apatani community and said the  vacuum left would be difficult to be filled. Taki also described him as an embodiment of the principle of ‘simple living and high thinking’ who was genuinely loved and respected by one and all.
Retired IAS officer Hage Khoda described late Challa as a senior and first generation APCS officer from Apatani community during the NEFA days who had been a pioneer in development and public welfare activities of the state government.
Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Bamin Nime, retired IAS officers Hage Kojin, H.K Shalla, Retd Chief Engineer T.H Tayung, several other senior officers and citizens from Apatani plateau and clan members of Ato Talyang Uru condoled the death of  Challa and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. (DIPRO). 

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