Sri Vijaya Puram, May 25: As part of Prashasan Aapke Dwar initiative, a special outreach camp was successfully conducted at Upper Katchal under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner, Mr. Aditya Sangotra. The camp was organized with active coordination from ICGS Kamorta and INS Kardip, which provided essential logistical support, including boats for transportation, bringing crucial services to this remote village of around 300 residents.
During the camp, Revenue Officials assisted residents in filling offline applications for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificates, Income Certificates, and Local Certificates. The process for initiating local Identity Cards was also undertaken, with the aim of streamlining access to Government benefits and services.
Simultaneously, a comprehensive health camp was organized. General, dental, and homeopathic consultations were provided, along with blood sugar testing and medicine distribution. A Navy doctor from the Kardip team joined the effort, enhancing outreach and service quality. The health team, comprising Medical Officers, a Pharmacist, and a Lab Attendant, also visited bedridden patients at their homes, assessed disability cases, and collected CB NAAT samples for suspected TB patients.
The Assistant Commissioner, Mr. Aditya Sangotra visited the camp site, interacted with the villagers, and patiently listened to their concerns. He assured the residents of appropriate follow-up and timely redressal through administrative channels.
During the visit, several key demands were raised by the community. These included the early commencement of road work to connect Upper Katchal with Katchal Jetty, the urgent repair of the school building which has started leaking during rains, and the construction of staff quarters for teachers to ensure consistent educational services. Villagers also requested an increase in the diesel quota for community power generation from the current 8 hours to 16 hours a day, to support daily living needs.
Another major demand was for the installation of a floating jetty as a temporary solution until a permanent jetty can be constructed, improving connectivity and transportation. Additionally, the Captain of Upper Katchal, Mr. S. Andrew Lewis, emphasized the urgent need for the erection of a BSNL mobile tower to enable basic connectivity, especially for use during emergencies. He also appealed for the posting of a Community Health Officer (CHO) at the Health & Wellness Centre in Upper Katchal to ensure consistent and quality primary healthcare.
Captain Lewis expressed his deep gratitude to the District Administration for organizing the camp and urged officials to pay special attention to the needs of far-flung villages like Upper Katchal that remain disconnected from the mainland and often face delays in accessing essential services.
The camp marked a successful instance of Inter-Departmental coordination and brought Government services to the doorstep of one of the most remote settlements in the region. The District Administration commends all participating teams for their dedication and commitment to public service.
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