House passes motion of thanks
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, July 25 2022: The Manipur Legislative Assembly today passed a motion of thanks to the Governor's address given to the House during the last Assembly session.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan moved the motion of thanks during the second session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly today.

The motion was seconded by Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh.

Dr Sapam Ranjan said that the last two-three years have witnessed some unprecedented issues and challenges all over the world and the States needed proactive and committed Government to provide growth in every sector.

In his address, the Governor had highlighted the presence of a pro-active and committed Government.

He further observed that the pro-active efforts of the Government to accelerate vaccination programme against COVID-19 is one of the key saviours in the fight against Covid pandemic.

He also mentioned that the Government has ensured substantial stock of 'D' type oxygen cylinders, PSA oxygen generation plants, Covid Care Centres and also paid compensation to the Covid affected families under PM Garib Kalyan package.

Under the National Food Security Act, the State has completed automation of all fair price shops in the State and 100 per cent Aadhaar seeding of all ration cards has also been completed, Dr Sapam Ranjan said.

In the wake of restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, web-based digital platform called Module Learning Management System was introduced in 45 Government and Government Aided Colleges for teaching and learning interventions.

He further stated that details of un-organized workers are being registered on e-SHRAM portal for creation of a comprehensive National database.

To motivate sports persons and honour Olympians of the State, the Government has constructed 'Manipur Olympian Park,' which will stand as testimony to Manipur being the 'powerhouse of sports' .

Dr Sapam Ranjan said that the nomination of a tribal woman for the first time as the President of India is a testimony of the Government's towards minorities and backward classes.

Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar who seconded the motion of thanks to the Governor's address said it laid down the excellent development works done by the Government in various sectors under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

The current works as well as many proposed works are highlighted in the address, he asserted.

The various innovative and new schemes like CMHT, Go to Village, etc, have put Manipur in the forefront in the country particularly among the smaller States, Basanta Kumar said.

The State has also been awarded by NITI Aayog recently for the commendable works done by the State Government, he added.

The Governor's address truly reflected the focus of the Government and development works undertaken by the Government to ensure that fruits of development reach the remotest comers of the State and touch the lives of the poorest of the poor, he remarked.

Agriculture Minister Th Biswajit Singh called on all Members of the House to support the Government in working towards the welfare of the State as the Governor has also stated in the conclusion of his address that the Government will continue to work for welfare and inclusive development of the State.

He also observed that the present Governor is a very pro-active Governor and he visits every nook and comer of the State and meets people to find out their problems and desires.

Opposition MLAs K Ranjit Singh and Surjakumar Okram joined the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address.

Six Bills were introduced today.

The six Bills include Code of Criminal Procedure (Manipur Third Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Bill No 3 of 2022,), Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Bill No 6 of 2022 and Manipur Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Bill No 8 of 2022) which were moved and introduced by Agriculture Minister Th Biswajit Singh on behalf of the Chief Minister who is currently out of the State.

Minister, RD&PR Y Khemchand Singh introduced the Manipur Panchayati Raj (Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Bill No 4 of 2022), Minister, Textiles, Commerce and Industries, Nemcha Kipgen introduced the Factories (Manipur Amendment) Bill, 2022 ( Bill No 7 of 2022) and Minister, CAF&PD L Susindro Meitei introduced the Legal Metrology (Manipur First Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Bill No 9 of 2022) .

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