MAHUD celebrates 100 days in office
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 25 2017:
As part of the celebration of the State Government's 100 days completion in office today, Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development (MAHUD) celebrated "MAHUD in 100 Days" at Khwakamband Ima Keithel.
A booklet was also released at the function organised by the Manipur Urban Development Agency (MUDA) and Imphal Municipal Corporation.
Speaking at the function, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Karam Shyam appreciated MAHUD Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar for his unique working style.
Describing Shyamkumar as one of the most courageous elective members, Karam Shyam said that the MAHUD Minister needs to be appreciated for his achievements.
He also stressed on the need to bring all round development in the State and added that the citizens must inculcate civic sense and duties in
life and respect human resource to bring overall development.
If all the people of the world take their responsibilities collectively then there could be progress in human civilization, he added.
Th Shyamkumar stressed on the need to keep Imphal city neat and clean, including Ima Keithel.
He described Ima Keithel as the face of the State as it is a unique market run by women.
Shyamkumar appreciated the work taken up by the IMC and other agencies and stressed on the need for introducing stricter traffic rules and regulations in the State to stop noise pollution.
He further appealed to the public to cooperate with the IMC to keep the city neat and clean.
N Indrajit Singh, Parliamentary Secretary (MAHUD), Dr J Suresh Babu, Additional Chief Secretary, N Gitkumar, MAHUD Director L Lokeshwor, IMC Mayor M Ashinikumar, Vice Chairman MID A, officials of MAHUD, IMC corporators and officials, women vendors of Khwairamband Keithel attended the function.
MAHUD implemented two programmes under the 57 schemes implemented by the State Cabinet in the 100 days programme.
MAHUD implemented exemption of stamp duty and registration fees/tax for the women beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Housing for All (Urban) and making fhe core area of Imphal city free from garbage.
With an aim to convert Imphal to a Smart City, the Department also strengthened its commitment in achieving poverty alleviation, especially in towns and cities through various schemes like Self Employment Programme (SEP), formation and bank linkage of Self Help Groups (SHGs), employment through Skills Training and Placement (EST and P) under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) .