KHONSA, Jan 31: In his first visit to Tirap district since taking office, Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu strongly called for transparent, merit-based distribution of government schemes, stating that political considerations should not influence beneficiary selection.
Chairing a comprehensive review meeting in Khonsa today, Wangsu, who holds multiple portfolios including Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fisheries, Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs, and Food & Civil Supply, heard detailed presentations from department heads of the district on ongoing projects and their financial status.
"Scheme benefits must be distributed based on genuine need, free from political influence or familial connections," Wangsu stated while discussing challenges in programs like the Atma Nirbhar initiative. He assured that funding would not be a constraint, and urged the officers to work dedicatedly for the welfare of the entire state, while he would look after their career’s growth, promotions and RR related issues.
The minister raised concerns about unauthorized plant and cattle sales by private dealers, emphasizing the importance of farmer welfare. He also provided updates on new initiatives like 'Catch Them Young' and 'Krishi Kendra', designed to boost the agricultural sector.
Supporting Wangsu's stance, local legislators Wanglam Sawin from Khonsa East and Chakat Aboh from Khonsa West and Adviser to HM-Transport criticised the practice of multiple loan allocations to single families through political influence. They stressed the agricultural department's vital role in addressing food scarcity in Tirap and Longding districts. Sawin particularly emphasised that proper scheme implementation requires comprehensive departmental oversight beyond mere geo-tagging.
During his visit, Wangsu inspected local agricultural facilities, including the Horticulture Nursery Farm and Cattle Farm at CK Road. He directed officials to procure large cardamom seeds only from registered suppliers and called for expansion of cattle farm facilities.
The review meeting was attended by key district officials including the Deputy Commissioner of Tirap and officers from various agricultural departments. Wangsu assured regular future visits to monitor progress in the district.

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