Tamenglong to host Bharat Nirman campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 12 2011:
Under the objective of creating create extensive awareness on Central-sponsored welfare schemes launched or implemented in the State, with particular emphasis in the remote areas, various events would be organised in Tamenglong district headquarters as a part of Bharat Nirman campaign.
speaking to newspersons at the Lambulane office of Press Information Bureau (PIB) today Media and Communication Officer (MCO) Premlata Loitam said under the aegis of the Central Government, the Bureau would organise a three-day multi-event programme at the Indoor Stadium, Tamenglong from May 17 .
cultural and entertainment programmes, medical camp and photo exhibition depicting scenic and historical sites of the State would be the highlight of the campaign, the MCO said and informed that Tamenglong AC MLA K Panmei will inaugurate the event.
Moreover, public meetings and quiz competition would also be organised to highlight development-based initiatives of the Central Government, she informed adding that prizes would be presented by the PIB to position winners of the quiz competition.Stating that focus of campaign is on rural areas for public awareness on the welfare schemes being initiated by the Government is comparatively low than urban areas, Premlata also informed that the Centre is determined to improve literacy rate in the rural areas to spur overall development.