Dr Ranjan inaugurates 13th Khui Phanit
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, October 26 2022:
Health minister Dr S Ranjan Singh on Wednesday inaugurated 13th Khui Phanit (Bee Festival) at Shingkap village in Kamjong district along with Shingkap Primary Health Sub Centre (PHSC) and a cultural hall.
In his address, Dr Ranjan said that the state government has been working to improve health infrastructures at remote and far flung areas.
Primary health care system is being given due importance since it is at the base and a platform for the tertiary health care system, he added.
He maintained that local people should have a sense of belongingness with the new centre and also gave his assurance to provide the required furniture and manpower to the centre as soon as possible.
The Shingkap PHSC was constructed under the funding from directorate of Minority Affairs.
Speaking as chief host, Phungyar Assembly MLA Leisiyo Keishing informed that besides the bee festival, apple festival will be organised from next year.
Apple farmers of the area will be encouraged if apple festival is organised at the area.
It will also help generate income of apple growers, he added.
Health Services director Dr Shasheekumar Mangang, Manipur National Health Mission director Dr Somorjit Ningombam and health department officials and others were also present at the inauguration function, during which minister Ranjan released a souvenir as a part of the festival.