Darjeeling MLA Noman Rai held an administrative meeting with the pradhans, upa-pradhans and elected representatives of all four Gram Panchayats under the Rimbik-Lodhoma area at the IB Bungalow in Lodhoma on Wednesday.
The meeting discussed damages caused by landslides and natural disasters, the implementation of government development schemes, and issues faced in the functioning of the panchayats. Block Development Officer of Darjeeling Pulbazar, Tarun Dey, along with officials from the district administration, were present at the meeting.
MLA Rai urged the representatives to ensure equal access to government facilities for all citizens without political discrimination and stressed the need for effective coordination between the panchayats and administration.
The representatives also raised issues related to birth and death registration and the implementation of the Annapurna Scheme.
