Manipur is progressing towards development: CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 07 2018:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that Manipur is experiencing positive change and progressing in the path of development.
This was stated by him at the Certificate distribution ceremony of Bhubon Technical and Skill Development Private Limited, Lamdeng Khunou today.
Speaking as chief guest of the function, Chief Minister said that the responsibility of being a politician is to make the people's life simpler and happier.
Since the inception of the BJP led Government in the State, the Government has initiated various schemes and programmes such as CMHT, CHST, Go to Hills, Go to Village mission for the welfare of the people, he added.
The Government has launched 'Manipur Start-up" scheme to encourage the entrepreneurs of the State recently.
A sum of Rs 30 crore has been earmarked for the said scheme every year.
Till now, 334 entrepreneurs have been given soft loans to the tune of 10 crore, he added.
To encourage the educated unemployed youths and entrepreneurs, Chief Minister said that Manipur State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) Limited has provided loans of Rs 10 crore to various beneficiaries till now.
Under the vision of dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Post Offices in the country would also act as Payment banks to change the banking system in the country soon, he added.
Chief Minister stated that in the last several years, we had a long tradition of being a job seeker and not a job creator.
The initiatives such as PMKVY mission would encourage and empower the youths by imparting skill based training.
He appealed the people not to hesitate to take up any occupation and have respect for every profession.
He encouraged the people of the State to become job providers and not job seekers.
During the function, Chief Minister handed over certificates to selected successful students of the Institute.
Minister of Education, Labour and Employment Th Radheshyam, Deputy Chairman State Planning Board S Rajen Singh, Chairman Manipur Tourism Corporation Ltd Dr Sapam Ranjan, MLA Sekmai AC H Dingo and others attended the function.