Office inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 25 2015 :
A newly constructed office building of ICDS project was inaugurated today at Lilong Mairenkhul by Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai.
Apart from Mirabai, Agriculture and Fishery Minister Md Abdul Nasir and Thoubal DC T Ranjit were also present at the inaugural function.
Speaking at the occasion, Mirabai stated that ICDS projects are yet to be implemented in 17 blocks of the State.
These projects have been already implemented in 43 blocks out of the State's total 60 blocks.
ICDS is aimed at keeping kids healthy in addition to imparting education to children starting from a very young age.
It has also been providing certain benefits to pregnant women, Mirabai stated.
Md Nasir called upon relevant officials and staff to ensure that the newly inaugurated office functions effectively so that the backward Lilong block can make rapid strides.
He went on to claim that Lilong block would see substantial changes in the next couple of years.
Social Welfare Director Rangita Waikhom and Deputy Director M Ranjana were also present at the function.