ITANAGAR, May 6: Allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the selection of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Krishi Yojana (ANKY) and Atmanirbhar Bagwani Yojana (ANBY) for the 2024–25 cycle in Longding district.
In a letter addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, a panchayat leader along with the Wakka Circle Students” Union (WCSU) has alleged that applicants from several villages, including Wakka, Khanu, Chongkhow, Chop, Kampong, and Kaiho, have been unfairly excluded from receiving benefits under these flagship agricultural schemes.
The WCSU has raised serious concerns over the transparency and fairness of the selection process and has demanded an immediate review and corrective action from the district administration.
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Echoing similar concerns, Rajiv Wangsa, Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) of Longchan anchal block, also submitted a complaint to the DC, stating that not a single applicant from Longchan circle was selected under the ANBY scheme despite numerous applications. He alleged regional bias, noting that circles such as Kanubari, Longding, Chubam, and Pumao received a disproportionate number of selections, while Wakka and Longchan were largely overlooked.
“This outcome contradicts the principles of equality and equity that the schemes aim to uphold,” Wangsa wrote, urging the decentralization of the selection process. He proposed that circle-level committees, chaired by local officers, be formed to ensure fairer implementation.
Reacting to the allegations, a district official, requesting anonymity, dismissed the claims, attributing the controversy to internal political tensions within the Pongchau-Wakka assembly constituency. The official maintained that the selection process was carried out fairly and in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
As tensions rise, stakeholders across Longding are calling for a transparent inquiry to ensure that these welfare schemes truly benefit those most in need. (Agencies)
