Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 02 2008:
In a significant step towards implementing a special package sanctioned under Indira Awaz Yojana for construction of 1500 houses for displaced people of Khengjoy Block in Chandel district, RD and PR Minister Md Allaudin Khan and Chandel A/C MLA Thangkholun Haokip distributed GI sheets to the beneficiaries at Khangbarol on November 19.Speaking at the occasion, Allaudin Khan stated that the Government has been implementing various schemes like NREGS, BRGF, AAY, Indira Awaz Yojana etc in the hill districts too.
Informing about the possibility of the Rs one crore sanctioned for construction of SDO/BDO office for Khengjoy Block getting lapsed in case the sanctioned amount is not utilised at the earliest, Allaudin Khan said that the Government has decided to build the SDO/BDO office at Khangbarol.
He further said that construction of Khengjoy road will be taken up shortly with the Rs 3.5 crores sanctioned for the same purpose earlier.
The Government would sanction Rs 50 crores for development of transport infrastructure in Chandel district next year, the Minister added.
Hailing SPF Government as a Govt concerned with the welfare of hill districts, MLA Thangkholun Haokip called upon village chiefs to help utilise funds sanctioned by the Government under different schemes properly so as to make Chandel district a progressive district.
The function was also attended by the Chandel DC, Director RD and PR, BDO Khengjoy Block and other district level officers and village chiefs.