Awareness Camp Held at Chakwa Panchayat under Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan in Batote

Ramban, June 16: As part of the ongoing Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, a 15-day outreach campaign aimed at empowering tribal communities, the District Administration Ramban today organized an awareness camp in Panchayat Chakwa of Tehsil Batote. The event was presided over by Chief Planning Officer, Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather.
Tehsildar Dr. Reejuta Mhajan, BDO Batote Kavita and various other concerned officials were present on the occasion.
The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local tribal population, particularly members of the Gujjar and Gaddi (ST) community. Resource persons from various government departments engaged with the attendees, providing detailed information on a wide range of government welfare and employment schemes available to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.
During the camp, officials not only raised awareness about social security, livelihood, and skill development programs but also addressed several grievances of the locals. A number of issues raised by the participants were resolved on the spot, while others were duly recorded for follow-up action by the respective departments.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Planning Officer emphasized the importance of ensuring last-mile delivery of government services to marginalized sections, particularly in remote tribal areas. He highlighted the efforts made by the administration to facilitate access to welfare schemes and bridging gaps in public service delivery.
As part of the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the District Administration is conducting such awareness camps across 11 identified Scheduled Tribe Villages in Ramban district. These camps, scheduled to continue till June 30, 2025, aim to verify eligibility and ensure that no ST household is left out of the benefits of various government schemes.
The outreach initiative is in line with the government’s inclusive development goals and focuses on participatory governance through awareness, facilitation, and resolution of public grievances at the grassroots level.
Local community members appreciated the efforts of the administration and expressed hope that such initiatives would continue to bring positive change in their socio-economic conditions.