Zanskar, Apr 2: The third Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach camp under the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign was held at Zangla Panchayat Halqa in Zanskar subdivision on Wednesday, bringing a range of government services and grievance redressal mechanisms directly to residents of the remote region.
Organised under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of LAHDC Kargil and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, the camp witnessed participation from multiple departments, with officials providing on-the-spot services, spreading awareness about welfare schemes, and addressing public concerns.
Nodal Officer Mohd. Ali Yabgo, in his introductory address, outlined the purpose of the outreach programme, stating that the initiative aims to strengthen last-mile governance and ensure that essential public services reach underserved areas. He also highlighted the presence of departmental teams and encouraged residents to utilise the services available at the camp.
The Agriculture Department conducted awareness sessions on schemes such as PM-Kisan and the Ladakh Greenhouse Scheme, while also promoting vermicompost units. Beneficiaries were provided with high-yielding and hybrid vegetable seeds, and applications were collected for further processing.
Officials from the Tourism Department informed participants about the Ladakh Homestay Policy, detailing procedures for registration of homestays, guest houses, and hotels. Local youth were encouraged to explore opportunities in tourism, including the development of new trekking routes in the area.
Healthcare services formed a major component of the camp, with the Health Department providing awareness on maternal and child health, immunisation, tuberculosis control, and hypertension screening. Free medicines were distributed, and health cards under various schemes were generated on the spot.
The Education Department facilitated Aadhaar-related services, including biometric updates and new enrolments. Similarly, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department conducted e-KYC registrations and assisted residents with ration card-related services.
Veterinary services were extended by the Animal Husbandry Department, which also addressed demands related to livestock support, including community shepherds and shelter infrastructure. On-the-spot treatment was provided to livestock during the camp.
The Handicrafts and Handloom Department engaged with local residents, particularly women, on training opportunities in traditional skills such as weaving, carpet making, sewing, and spinning, assuring that their demands would be taken up with higher authorities.
Financial institutions, including banks, provided information on social security and entrepreneurship schemes such as Atal Pension Yojana, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and PMEGP, encouraging residents to explore income-generating activities in agriculture, dairy, and tourism sectors.
The ICDS Department conducted awareness on maternal benefits and nutrition, alongside growth monitoring of children. The Hydraulic Department addressed water supply issues under the Jal Jeevan Mission and carried out multiple on-the-spot water quality tests.
Revenue officials issued several certificates, including Scheduled Tribe certificates, resident certificates, inheritance mutations, and other essential documents, while the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department facilitated logistics and awareness on rural development schemes.
Officials from various other departments, including Public Works, Power Development, and Social Welfare, were also present, contributing to the integrated service delivery approach.
The outreach programme saw active participation from villagers, many of whom availed services and expressed satisfaction with the initiative. Residents noted that such camps improve access to government services and help bridge administrative gaps in remote parts of Zanskar.
