Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 11 2010:
Various communities living in Manipur have a great to play in restoration of peace in the State, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has stated while inaugurating the Manipur Catholic Mission Congress, 2010 at the ground of Don Bosco, Chingmeirong today.
Speaking as chief of the inaugural function, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh observed that Manipur is a beautiful State blessed with vast natural resources.
So, there is the need for ushering in peace and development in Manipur.
In this regard, various communities living in Manipur have a great role to play.
Stating that his Government has been trying its level best to ensure equal development both in the hills and valley districts of Manipur, the Chief Minister asserted that the Government has been providing every necessary assistance for the development of the people living in remote areas of the State.
He went on to say that infrastructural requirements and manpower in the health sector of hill districts are being taken care of in phase wise manner.
With reconstitution of Autonomous District Councils, developmental activities in the hill districts have also been sped up even as required teachers in the schools located in hill districts have been appointed.
The Chief Minister also appealed for organising similar Manipur Catholic Mission Congress in all the districts of the State so as to spread the message of peace and development far and wide.
Archbishop of Imphal Rev Dominic Lumon, DD.
presided over the inaugural function which was also attended by Tourism Minister TN Haokip, Tribal Development Minister DD Thaisii, president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Gaikhangam and former Education Minister Franchis Ngajokpa as guests of honour.
At the occasion, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, Tribal Development Minister DD Thaisii and MPCC president Gaikhangam donated a sum of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 50,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively to the organiser of Manipur Catholic Mission Congress.
Cultural items of various communities were also presented at the occasion.