CM inaugurates 95 projects, lays foundations of 17
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, April 13 2023: The first anniversary of N Biren Singh led BJP 2.0 Government was celebrated today at Senapati Public Ground with Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the chief guest of the celebration.

N Biren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur for the second term on March 21, 2022 .

The Chief Minister and other dignitaries were accorded a rousing welcome by the leaders of civil society organisations, students organisations, Church leaders and the public on their arrival at the ground.

Inauguration of 95 projects worth Rs 22,450 lakh and laying of foundation stones of 17 projects worth Rs 7605 lakh marked the celebration.

Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary, DGP, senior civil and police officers, CSOs, Church leaders and the general public of Senapati district also attended the function, among others.

CM inaugurates 95 projects, lays foundations of 17

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister N Biren said that he was overwhelmed by the warm welcome accorded to him and his Cabinet colleagues by the people of Senapati.

He also appreciated the Planning Department and the district administration, Senapati for organising the anniversary celebration in a grand way.

The Chief Minister continued that Cabinet meetings were held at different hill district headquarters in the first term of the Government, adding that interactions with various CSOs were also held to know the grievances of the people.

Stating that the Government chose Senapati district to celebrate the first anniversary of the Government, he added Senapati district is on its path to become the second capital of Manipur in terms of sports with certain infrastructure development in the field of sports.

He further stated that Senapati is the first hill district to have an artificial football turf.

The district would see a considerable change in the sports infrastructure once the construction of indigenous wrestling stadium and football field at Karong are completed.

Thangal Memorial Football Stadium would also be constructed soon at Thangal village, he said.

Biren informed that a Critical Care Block with 10 ICU beds will be constructed at Senapati district hospital at an estimated cost of Rs 28 crore.

Specialist doctors will also be stationed at the block to check seriously ill patients, he added.

He also spoke on various development works taken up during the last one year by his Government.

The Chief Minister appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his concern for development of North East States specially Manipur, informing that Central leaders are very happy to see people of Manipur living together happily and peacefully.

Speaking on a decision taken at a Cabinet meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office today, prior to the first anniversary celebration, he informed that the Cabinet had approved to implement the "One family, one livelihood" initiative.

The Government had earlier announced to give livelihood to each and every household.

He further informed that anyone from a family with no source of livelihood can apply for a loan of Rs 10 lakh with 30 per cent grant.

An amount of Rs.100 crore has been allocated in the budget for the same, he added, asking the public to take advantage of this.

Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Th Biswajit Singh, while delivering his speech, stated that everyone's efforts and support are needed for successful implementation of Government programmes and development of the State.

He further maintained that the present Government has been working to bring balanced development, mentioning the Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders' Day initiatives of the Government.

Speaking on climate change, he maintained that the State Government has been taking up various initiatives as per law, to conserve the forest land of the State, adding that the Government is not against anyone.

He further appealed to the public to take their part in conserving forest areas to mitigate climate change.

Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated that Manipur has witnessed lots of changes and development in the last one year, adding that projects inaugurated today was the proof.

Every programme of the Government is focused on development, he said.

Citing various infrastructure developments taken up in the State as the reason for getting the opportunity to host certain events like G20 Summit and the Tri Nation Football Tournament, he mentioned that hosting the Grand Finale of Femina Miss India in the State would be historic.

Govindas claimed that the State Government aims to bring balanced development across the State, informing that the percentage of budget allocation for development of hill areas has increased a lot in the recent years.

During the programme, the Chief Minister handed over the appointment order to Pangambam Romita Devi, wife of deceased VDF personnel N Premananda, as cook in the Police Department.

Premananda went missing while attending duty to destroy illegal poppy plantations and was later found dead in an area under Chakpikarong police station in Chandel district.

As a part of the programme, the Chief Minister also felicitated Government Departments and officials for their contribution in certain fields.

The Officers included Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, Managing Director, Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited C Doungel, Commissioner (Tourism) PK Jha, Conservator of Forest, Western Circle Ms.Gaithaolu Thaimei, DFO, Central Forest Division RK Amarjit Singh, DFO, Churachandpur Forest Division Esther Lantankim Serto, Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur L Bikram, ACF, Kangpokpi Vikram Nadhe on behalf of N Ganesh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Bishnupur N Herojit Meetei, SP, Kangpokpi Thokchom Vikramjit Singh, Tourism Department, Joint secretary (Home) Rehanuddin Choudhury, Deputy Secretary Elangbam Sonia, Senior Finance Officer, CAF & PD Sanatombi Bachaspatimayum, SP, NAB K Meghachandra, Director, IT Department N Deben and Anti-Corruption and Public Grievance Redressal Team.

A booklet and a short film on the achievement of Government during the first year were released by the Chief Minister.

A short film on War on Drugs 2.0 was screened during the programme.

After the end of the programme, a friendly football match was played between CM's 11 and Senapati 11 at the Public Ground.