CM inaugurates ITI Sekmai and lays foundation stones for two Women's Markets
Source: IT News

Imphal, January 07 2021: In continuation to the State Government's initiative to bring inclusive development in the State, Chief Minister N Biren Singh today inaugurated ITI, Sekmai and also laid the foundation stones for two Women's market at Sekmai and Kanglatombi.

The ITI inaugurated today was constructed by Manipur Tribal Development Corporation Ltd under Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in North Eastern States (ESDI) while the implementing agency for the construction of the two women's market will be Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd (MPHC Ltd) .

Speaking as the Chief Guest at the grand function held at Kanglatombi, N Biren Singh recalled the responsibilities taken up by women of Manipur since time immemorial to safeguard the State in various circumstances.

CM inaugurates ITI Sekmai and lays foundation stones for two Women's Markets

He added that women could now contribute more towards the growth of the State's economy as the law and order situation of the State had considerably improved and the Government had been giving utmost priority to make the public feel safe and secure round the clock.

The Chief Minister further said that under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women empowerment to protect and uphold the integrity of women, the State Government had already constructed women's markets in seven hill districts.

The Government had planned to construct 10 more women's markets in valley districts of which foundation stones of five markets had been laid till today, he added.

He also sought support from the locals of Sekmai and Kanglatombi to avoid any disturbance during the construction so that the market could be completely constructed within six months.

.NBiren also informed that the situation of wildfire at Dzuko Valley has now been successfully controlled with the tireless efforts of the Central and state forces.

He showed his gratitude towards Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for his serious concern about the inferno and providing immediate assistance to the State's effort to contain it.

He also appealed to the public to access benefits from certain Government Schemes through concerned authorities and come up if there is any grievance so that their grievances could be redressed at the earliest.

Forest Minister Awangbow Newmai said that bandhs and strikes had now become outdated and is not a proper channel for expressing one's grievances.

Stating that Government is for the people, he appealed to the public to use proper channels in bringing up issues and problems to the concerned authorities.

Speaking on the Occasion, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba stated that women of Manipur had played major roles in shaping the State since time immemorial and so the women's markets are being constructed as a mark of respect to them.

He also appealed to the implementing agency to complete the construction as soon as possible to facilitate women vendors in their earnings.

Delivering his presidential speech, Manipur Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Chairman and MLA, Sekmai AC Heikham Dingo termed N.Biren Singh as a true leader and said that under his leadership, the State had seen a considerable change in field of development in various sectors.

He also expressed his thankfulness to the Chief Minister for including two markets from Sekmai Assembly Constituency in the State Government's plan to construct 10 women's markets this year.

Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen, Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister Vungzagin Valte, Agriculture Minister Oinam Lukhoi, Labour and Employment Minister Thokchom Satyabrata, Deputy Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly Kongkham Robindro, State Planning Board, Deputy Chairman L Rameshwor, Managing Director, MHPC Ltd C.Doungel, Commissioner (Planning) Devesh Deval, Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, Imphal West, officials of State Government and Women of Sekmai and Kanglatombi women's markets attended the function among others.