Deputy Commissioner of Lower Subansiri, Oli Perme chaired a special District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hall, Ziro, urging all stakeholders to expedite pending loan clearances under the Atma Nirbhar Yojana and the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY). Addressing representatives from the banking sector and line departments, DC Perme issued a firm deadline of July 15, 2025, to process all remaining loan applications under the two schemes. The meeting aimed at resolving procedural bottlenecks that have delayed fund disbursement to beneficiaries, especially aspiring entrepreneurs from rural areas. “We must ensure that no eligible applicant is left waiting due to paperwork or delays in coordination,” Perme stated. “Transparency, efficiency, and accountability must guide our actions if we are to truly empower our youth and unemployed citizens.” As part of the review, the Deputy Commissioner also felicitated bank managers and institutions who had shown exemplary performance in achieving targets under the government-backed schemes. The recognition was not just symbolic, but also meant to serve as motivation for other banks to follow suit and ramp up outreach and disbursal efforts.
The district administration emphasized that timely access to credit is essential for creating local employment and fostering self-reliance among youth. “These schemes are not just financial instruments—they are tools for building livelihoods,” Perme added. Key officials present at the meeting included Lalit Kr. Maurya, District Development Manager of NABARD Ziro, who provided a comprehensive overview of available credit lines, capacity-building support, and the role of banks in grassroots economic growth. District Planning Officer Joram Tatum, Lead District Manager Pankaj Rai, and District Agriculture Officer Tasso Butung were also in attendance, along with representatives from various public and private financial institutions. The gathering marked a renewed push by the district administration to improve coordination between banks and government departments, ensuring faster implementation of schemes intended to support startups, small businesses, and rural livelihoods.
The DLRC meeting comes at a time when grassroots entrepreneurship is being prioritized across the state as a pathway to reduce unemployment and promote self-sufficiency. The active engagement of banks, coupled with administrative monitoring, is expected to remove existing hurdles and bring relief to many waiting beneficiaries. As the July 15 deadline draws near, all eyes are now on the banking network in Lower Subansiri to rise to the occasion and deliver on the promise of inclusive economic growth.
