Governor visits Noney, reviews development works
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 06 2022:
Governor La Ganesan visited Noney district today and reviewed various develop-ment works being imple- mented in the district.
The Governor interacted with district level officers, representatives of civil society organizations, village chiefs and people.
After listening to the people's grievances, the Gover- nor assured that he would extend all possible help.
He also interacted with the family members of the Marangching landslide victims and expressed his deep sorrow and assured to support them, specially the orphans in their education.
Speaking during the interaction programme held at Multipurpose Hall, Longmai-III, the Governor stated, whatever issues and problems raised by the people would be studied well.
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He assured that he would ask the concerned authorities including the Chief Minister to do the needful at the earliest in the larger interest of the people.
He said, though, Noney district is presently a backward district, it will be one of the developed districts in the State.
It is a new district and therefore required infrastructure will be developed.
Most importantly, Noney is now included in the country's rail line, he added.
Due to prompt action of the Government and with the full cooperation of the people, Covid-19 pandemic is almost under control in the State.
It was possible only due to the collective efforts of both the Government and people living in the State, La Ganesan said.
On TB elimination campaign, he said, as the Centre has already committed to eliminate TB by 2025, every one needs to cooperate and contribute for the elimination of the disease.
Stating that a clean India campaign is equally important and also the respon- sibility of one and all, the Governor said, it is a mass movement launched by the Government of India to make India a clean country.
It was the dream of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Cleanliness would keep everyone happy and healthy, he said.
Expressing concern over the increasing number of drug cases in the State, the Governor said, "Some foreign forces are trying to spoil our people, specially the youth by smuggling drug from across the border like Myanmar.
We should not succumb to the threat but fight the menace" .
He appealed to the people to cooperate with the State Government's effort to fight the drug menace.
Later, the Governor visited the railway construction sites in Noney area including the world's highest pier rail bridge and inspected the ongoing works.
He asked the railway officials to work as per the stipulated schedule of completion.
The Governor also visited Tupul War Memorial at 107 Infantry Battalion (TA), 11 GR headquarters and paid his homage to the departed souls.
D Gangmei, Chairman, Hill Areas Committee, also attended the interaction programme.
Earlier, the Governor was welcomed by Deputy Commissioner Joseph Pauline Kamson and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Gopal Das on his arrival at Longmai-III.