2nd Special Gram Sabha concludes with hope and promises
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 08 2018:
CAP & PD Minister Karam Shyam has conveyed that the State will develop if the public co-ordinate with the Government in minimizing and checking the mistakes of politicians from the grassroots level and going up to the top.
He was speaking as chief guest at the Second Special Gram Sabha of Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai Gram Panchayat at Keibung Oinam Leikai today.
Karam Shyam stressed on the importance, of constant interaction of the public with the elected leaders to progress the society towards development.
Pradhan of Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai Gram Panchayat, Aheibam Sunanda, Zilla Parishad Member of Imphal West, Laishram Roshan, senior citizen and social worker, Laishram Ibohal attended the function as president and guests of honour respectively.
The Minister drew the attention of the public to stop criticizing others and overlooking own's mistakes.
Highlighting that the current political system needs change as it seems to favour the opportunists and victimize the timid and selfless altruists, he stated that there is need to change the election and.
political system to bring more transparency and better administration in the State.
Governance is a tough task that requires sacrifice and keeping the overall interest and welfare of the society above self-interest and personal gains, he also stated.
He also expressed regret that the Direct Benefit Transfer schemes still is not actualized due to certain constrains.
The Minister appealed the masses to collaborate and support the elected leaders by acknowledging the significance of the Gram Sabha and to give wholehearted public participation.
He also stated that the public should -not stay as silent spectators to mob-lynching incidents and try render their civic duty if possible.
Zilla Parishad Member Laishram Roshan stressed that the basic reason hampering development is the shortage of funds owing to the devolution of power and finance to them.
"At present, we get only 3% funds instead of 10% that the State finance should provide us.
MNREGA is going backward", he stated.
Staff of Horticulture Department, Lenin Khwairakpam stressed on various schemes taken up by their Department, creation of water sources & Human Resource Development during the function.
Primary Health Centre, Kakwa staff N Roji also shared her expertise on making health cards using AADHAR cards for the differently abled and widows.
Members and ex-members of Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai Gram Panchayat, senior citizens and its locals took part in the meeting.