Cabinet approves creation of internal finance divisions in all Depts
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 30 2017:
The State Cabinet has today approved creation of Internal Finance Division (IFD) in all the Departments of the State Government.
In its meeting held with Chief Minister N Biren Singh at the Cabinet hall of the Chief Minister's Secretariat today, the State Cabinet considered that with a view to streamline financial management systems, ensure budgetary discipline internal control across all Departments under the State Government; the existing Accounts, Budgets, Audit, Planning sections in every Department would be amalgamated and re-designated as Internal Finance Division (IFD).
The services of Manipur Finance Service officers would be utilised in managing the dedicated finance division.
The Cabinet also gave its nod to establishment of the Manipur Sports Development Authority.
The Authority would promote mass participation of youth in annual sports competitions through structured competitions, identify talented youth in the field of games and sports, guide and nurture the talent through existing sports and academies and new set up either by the Government or the State Government in Public Private Partnership mode, create sports infrastructure at Sub-Division, District and State level, and any other activities for promotion of sports.
It also decided to conduct the Panchayat elections this year with the creation of two Zilla Parishads with the existing boundaries for Kakching and Jiribam districts.
On special consideration, the State Cabinet also approved the proposal for granting promotion to the popular footballer and Head Constable (Manipur Police) O Bembem Devi to the rank of ASI.
Appointment of martial arts fighter and champion of Super Fight League, Kario Issac Maheo to the post of Sub-Inspector in the Manipur Police Department was also approved under Meritorious Sports Quota.