In a move aimed at strengthening urban governance and enhancing the efficiency of civic services in the capital city, Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Tamme Phassang chaired the 18th Business Meeting of the Corporation virtually on Wednesday. The meeting saw a host of key proposals and administrative discussions aimed at improving the working structure and service delivery of the IMC. One of the major announcements made during the meeting was the implementation of the State Cabinet’s decision to revise the minimum wage structure for IMC employees. The move is being viewed as a significant step towards improving the welfare and financial security of municipal workers who play a crucial role in maintaining civic infrastructure and services. Among the other proposals was a plan to assign Junior Engineer (Functional) charges to Civil Technicians. This initiative, according to officials, is expected to enhance the technical capacity of the Corporation and streamline the execution of civil works across Itanagar.
The meeting also addressed the long-pending issue of staff absorption, with the Corporation discussing a one-time relaxation for the absorption of employees against 28 sanctioned posts that were approved back in 2018 under the Department of Urban Local Bodies, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This is expected to regularize the employment status of several workers who have been serving in various capacities under the Corporation. In a bid to bolster its human resources and administrative strength, the IMC also proposed the creation of 70 new posts across multiple categories. These new positions are anticipated to improve the Corporation’s manpower, ensuring more efficient service delivery and better implementation of urban development schemes. Mayor Phassang, while addressing the Corporation members, underlined the IMC’s commitment to transparency, public service, and urban development. “Our priority is to strengthen the civic administration through timely reforms and inclusive policies. We are working to ensure that our employees are well-supported, our infrastructure is robust, and our citizens continue to receive efficient municipal services,” he said.
The meeting also included discussions on the IMC’s broader Action Plan and the strategies for its effective rollout in the coming months. Emphasis was laid on the need for integrated planning, accountability, and greater community participation in civic governance.
