Curtain drawn on Bharat Nirman Campaign in Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 31 2013:
The three-day Bharat Nirman Campaign organised by PIB Imphal in collaboration with sister organisations concluded today at Koshang memorial community hall, Khangshim village in Chandel District.
The valedictory function was graced by Angshem Tontang, social worker as chief guest; M Kanankumar IMPCC Manipur and A Tothang Khulakpi of Khangshim village as guests of honour.
James Khaling, former chairman village authority Khangshim village presided over the function.
Speaking at the occasion, Kanankumar said, public information campaign is for making all aware what the Government of India has done for the common masses.
A Tothang Khulakpi of Khangshim village speaking at the function thanked the organiser for bringing the campaign at her village.
She appealed to all to translate the knowledge they have gained into action for speedy development of the village.
Angshem Tontang said that whether a village has received the light of development or not can be grasped by looking to the faces of poor people.
Unless the villages are developed at par with the town areas a nation cannot be called developed.
It is really heart breaking to see the life style prevalent here in the village, which is in precarious condition.
Health care is in dismal position basic amenities are absent.
But the Government of India spends crores of rupees for development of rural areas, he said adding that we must attempt to know whether we are getting the funds meant for us by using mechanism introduced by the Government.
James Khaling said one should attempt to gain knowledge by attending such campaign programmes launched at rural areas of the state.
He said attending such programme is like picking up gold from the road.
The valedictory function ended with the presentation of prizes to those who participated in the exhibition programme held as a part of the campaign.
A theme based short play was also presented by the artistes of Cosmopolitan Dramatic Union, Imphal.
Mid Day Meal: Quota of food items for the Mid Day Meal Scheme for Chandel district is given fully according to the number of students enrolled in all 296 schools including 27 Primary and Upper Primary Schools in the district.
This was affirmed by the Deputy Inspector, Zonal Education Office, Chandel district, LR Koireng while replying to a question asked by a lady from the audience during the morning session of the concluding day of the three-day Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign.
In all 1406 students were enrolled in the Primary Schools and 1255 students were enrolled in the Upper Primary Schools in the district.
Mid Day Meal is provided to all the students from Class I to VIII.
About six schools in the district were fully implementing the MDM scheme, among which the school at Khangshim village is included, Koireng said.
National Social Assistance Programme: The total number of beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) in Chandel district is 2354, stated M Chaoba Singh, District Social Welfare officer (DSWO), Chandel.
Chaoba said, in all there are 2770 beneficiaries/ pensioners of IGNOAPS in the district.
Out of them, 2425 pensioners have opened their bank accounts, and 345 are yet to open accounts, while 2354 pensioners have been receiving pensions through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT).
Only those persons who are of 60 years and above, are entitled the benefits.
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan: Priyokumar DI, Coordinator (MIS), ZEO Chandel speaking at the technical session of the Bharat Nirman Campaign said, changes have been brought in Chandel district after the implementation of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in the district.
46 schools have been absorbed by the state Government out of 181 schools existing in the district.
70 primary schools have been set up.
He also said residential training camps have been held for the young children.
170 primary teachers have also been appointed.
Intervention committees, which are catalytic in making Government schools flourishing in the district are functioning properly and the question of giving punishment to the members of the committee does not arise as they are working well.
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