Child limit a population control measure : Biren
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, October 14 2022: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has stated that the Cabinet decision to delist families with more than four children from Government schemes is a population control measure.

Responding to queries raised by media persons by the sideline of the 16th Regional SARAS Mela, 2022 held at Iboyaima Shumang Lila Shanglen, Palace Compound today, the Chief Minister maintained that certain family planning measures must be initiated considering the resources of the State.

He said that the State Population Commission would be set up and it would discharge its duties as per guidelines.

The Regional SARAS Mela which was organised by Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj will continue till October 23 .

Child limit a population control measure : Biren

Delivering his speech, N Biren said that contributions of both men and women of a family are needed to lead a quality life, adding that women are playing a bigger role in the development of a society.

He recalled the contribution of Manipur women during the Nupi Lan and the freedom struggle and added that tribal communities are now taking a greater part in Nation building.

Informing that more than 41,000 tribal entrepreneurs of the State had been benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana, the Chief Minister appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his far sighted vision and initiatives to improve the livelihood of the people.

He continued that the Prime Minister had taken up various schemes for the welfare of the people with the new slogan "Sabka Sath-Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas" .

Biren maintained that the aim of the present Government is to ensure people have access to quality and secured life.

Stating that the law and order of the State has considerably improved, he added that the State Government has been putting in every possible effort to maintain peace in the State.

The Chief Minister expressed happiness on learning that various SHGs have obtained FSSAI approval for their products and also accessing the market platforms like Amazon for selling their products.

He further stressed the need for improved value addition to local farm produces, proper and hygienic packaging so that the products could be exported outside the State.

He informed that the State Government was considering setting up marketing platforms for various products produced by certain SHGs.

He also assured to extend every possible help from the Government.

Mentioning that many officials from G20 member countries are visiting Manipur regarding the G20 summit next year, he stated that he would try to make arrangements for showcasing the products of various SHGs under MSRLM and TRIFED to the visitors.

Delivering his presidential speech, Rural Develop- ment and Panchayati Raj Minister Yumnam Khem-chand stated people are now rightly accessing bank loans for improving their earning and source of livelihood.

Members of various SHGs are gaining knowledge on income, expenditure and savings, he added.

He also appreciated the Chief Minister for releasing the funds of MSRLM in time and also for various initiatives launched for the welfare of people.

The Chief Minister launched various products of SHGs from different parts of the State and also inspected the stalls set up by various SHGs, village level federations and cluster level federations.

State Mission Director, MSRLM N Bandana Devi, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East Kh Diana Devi, Officials of MSRLM and members of SHGs also attended the programme, among others.