CM voices commitment to equal development
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 14 2022:
Stressing his commitment towards bringing equal development, Chief Minister N Biren Singh, said "If we have the determination, sincerity and commitment, there is nothing that we cannot achieve or deliver with the support and cooperation of the public" .
The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest of the closing function of the two-day long 3rd State Level Barak Festival 2022 at Sanyi Dahrii Sports Complex, Khabung Karong in Senapati district today.
He said a decision has been made to shift the venue of the festival to or close to the Barak River.
"There is no need for organising a festival if we are unable to deliver its benefit to the public.
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The decision was taken after a thorough discussion with all stakeholders and after understanding the need to educate the youth about the importance of Barak River, its surrounding forest, nature and water," he said.
N Biren said the motto of the festival, "Save Mother Earth" also echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief "Earth is One" .
Further appreciating and lauding the organisers of the festival and those who came up with the motto, the Chief Minister stressed on the need to promote the Barak Festival and other such festivals.
The Government cannot work without the support and blessing of the public, he said and also stressed that there is need for support and cooperation.
There are around 34-35 communities in the State and it is the duty and responsibility of the Chief Minister to hear their needs and grievances, said N Biren.
He also spoke on the importance of conserving and preserving culture.
The State is moving forward with many development projects, said the Chief Minister highlighting some of the projects taken up in the district.
He also highlighted the opening of an open gym at Senapati Headquarters and ongoing work of laying of a football turf etc.
He also said that the assessment of the incomplete stadium at the venue is underway and it will be completed at the earliest.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh also expressed his deepest condolences on the untimely demise of the chief of Khabung Karong Village.
Performances of different cultural troupes marked the closing function.
Altogether 90 different stalls including that of Government Departments like Fisheries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, PHE, Senapati and stalls of Autonomous District Council, Senapati, District Legal Services Authority, Senapati were opened during the festival.
Law Minister Th Basanta Singh, Transport Minister Khasim Vashum, MLAs Haokholet Kipgen, Ram Muivah, J Kumo Sha, L Dikho among others attended the event.
The Barak River originates from the hills of Liyai Village, Senapati district, Manipur and flows along Manipur-Nagaland border before entering Assam and Bangladesh.