Khui Phanit
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 26 2022:
Health & IPR Minister Dr S Ranjan Singh has inaugurated 13th Khui Phanit (Bee Festival) at Shingkap in Kamjong District.
He also inaugurated Shingkap Primary Health Sub Center (PHSC) and a cultural hall at Shingkap, today.
Speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural function, he said that the State Government has been trying to improve health infrastructures at remote and far flung areas.
The Government is giving more importance to the primary healthcare system as it is at the base and a platform for the tertiary healthcare system, he added.
Urging the local people to have a sense of belongingness, Dr Ranjan maintained that the newly constructed Shingkap Primary Health Sub Center (PHSC) was constructed under the fund from Directorate of Minority Affairs.
The Minister also assured to provide the required furniture and manpower to the PHSC as soon as possible.
Speaking as chief host, Phungyar Constituency Leisiyo Keishing said that an Apple Festival will also be celebrated from next year onwards to encourage apple cultivators of Shingkap.
Director of Health Services Dr Shasheekumar Mangang, Director of National Health Mission, Manipur Dr Somorjit Ningombam and health officials and others were also present at the inaugural occasion.
The Health Minister later released a souvenir as a part of the festival.