Bihar Probationary Officers Visit Jampui Hill: Emphasis on Cultural Exchange and Community Development
A delegation of 68 probationary officers from the Bihar State Administrative Service visited Jampui Hill RD Block on Thursday as part of their exposure visit to understand community development practices in Tripura. The officers were received and hosted by the Block Development Officer (BDO) Debabrata Roy, who welcomed the team to the picturesque and culturally vibrant region.
Interactive Session at Vanghmun YMA Hall
The officers participated in an interactive session organized at Vanghmun YMA Hall, which was attended by local community leaders and residents. In his formal welcome speech, BDO Roy highlighted the significance of cultural exchange between administrative trainees from Bihar and the residents of Jampui Hill, emphasizing the importance of learning from diverse development models.
One of the key speakers at the session was Dr. Zairemthiama Pachuau, General Secretary of the Mizo Convention, who shared his personal experiences of staying in Bihar during his five years of medical training at Nalanda Medical College in Patna. Dr. Pachuau spoke positively about the people of Bihar, stating that his stay was marked by warmth, hospitality, and a sense of community, contrary to common stereotypes. He encouraged the young officers to take pride in their state, their people, and their professional roles, while also continuing to work towards impactful governance.
Community Initiatives and Cleanliness Drive
Following Dr. Pachuau’s address, Lalnunsanga, Vice President of the Mizo Convention, presented an insightful overview of Jampui Hill’s history and the development initiatives undertaken by the community in synergy with government programs. He shared how Jampui Hill and Vanghmun village earned the reputation as the cleanest part and the cleanest village of Tripura, attributing the success to a harmonious blend of community efforts and official support. He also outlined the strategic roadmap to establish Jampui Hill as the cleanest place in India and a model RD Block under BDO Roy’s leadership.
Cleanest Village Tour
After the interactive session, the visiting officers embarked on a ‘Cleanest Village Tour’ led by JD Mawia, Mizo Convention President, and Zarzoliana Zongte, Vanghmun Village Council President. The tour offered a first-hand experience of the local community’s commitment to cleanliness and sustainable practices. The officers expressed admiration for the well-maintained environment and took photographs to capture the scenic beauty of Jampui Hill, with many posting on social media to share their experience.
The visit concluded with positive reflections from the probationary officers, who praised the community-driven model of development and cleanliness at Jampui Hill. They expressed gratitude to the BDO and community leaders for the opportunity to learn from the region’s achievements. As they departed, the officers carried with them not only fond memories but also valuable insights into grassroots development initiatives.
