Heartfelt Farewell to District Magistrate Vinod Goswami, IAS — Vikas Bhawan Family Expresses Gratitude,

Pithoragarh A warm farewell ceremony was organized today at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium in Pithoragarh in honour of District Magistrate Vinod Goswami, IAS, on the occasion of his transfer. The event by the Vikas Bhawan family saw the emotional presence of all district-level officers, employees, police department officials, media representatives, and members of social organizations.The ceremony aimed not only to bid farewell but also to express gratitude for his visionary leadership, administrative excellence, transparency, and humane approach during his tenure in Pithoragarh.Remarkable Contribution to District DevelopmentDuring his 13-month tenure, District Magistrate Vinod Goswami steered numerous developmental and public welfare initiatives in the district.The upgradation process of Naini Saini Airport gained momentum under his leadership, marking a significant step toward strengthening air connectivity for the border district.New initiatives were introduced to promote adventure and border tourism, creating employment opportunities for local youth.The disaster management system was strengthened with new strategies tailored to the mountainous terrain.Special emphasis was placed on effective implementation of schemes in education, health, agriculture, and women empowerment.Under programmes like Mission Life, Swachhata Abhiyan, and Har Ghar Jal, active monitoring systems were developed up to the village level to ensure thorough execution.Administrative Leadership with a Humane TouchDM Goswami prioritized people-centric and dialogue-based administration. He remained accessible to citizens through public hearings, directed officials for quick resolutions, and built public trust in governance.Despite the geographical challenges of the hills, he maintained the pace of development, personally inspecting remote areas, interacting with locals, and ensuring ground-level impact with appropriate corrective measures.Colleagues Share Inspirational ExperiencesOfficers present at the ceremony shared their experiences of working with him, praising his leadership, team spirit, decision-making, and calm temperament.
CDO Dr. Deepak Saini, SP Rekha Yadav, and senior officials acknowledged that under his leadership, transparency, timeliness, and a spirit of cooperation flourished in the administration.In his emotional address, DM Goswami said that “Pithoragarh has been more than a workplace — it has been a school of experience and learning.” He expressed gratitude toward the people, public representatives, media, and colleagues for their constant support and said that the smiles of the people amid tough geographical conditions were his greatest reward.At the conclusion of the event, officials and employees wished him success and a bright future. The Vikas Bhawan family presented a memento to District Magistrate Vinod Goswami, marking a heartfelt farewell