Development fund leaking in Tamenglong: Janghemlung
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Tamenglong, June 06, 2013:
Janghemlung Panmei, MLA - 53 Tamenglong ST/AC stated that we cannot deny that Government of India is not releasing development funds for Tamenglong district, it is the receivers who leak the development funds.
He was speaking as chief guest of the inaugural function of a seminar held as part of the World Environment Day observance on Wednesday at Indoor Stadium Tamenglong.
The event was organized jointly by District Administration and Hornbill, Tamenglong.
"Regarding deplorable Tamenglong - Khongsang road, the government of Manipur has done its part by handing over the work to the BRO, however, we the local people have not done our part", the MLA noted.
He also urged the people to utilize the development fund sincerely for the welfare of the people as if doing for the good of oneself.
Presiding over the function, C.Arthur W, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong said that the main aim of the World Environment Day observing is to give awareness to the people of Tamenglong especially for the young children.
He said that greening and cleaning of Tamenglong is not just the responsibility of the government but also for each and every individual in Tamenglong district.
Dr.Chambo Gonmei, Chief Medical Officer, Tamenglong delivered the welcome address of the observance, which was also attended by Lt.Col.Ajay Saigal, Second in Command of 13 Assam Rifles as guest of honour.