People's Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Tbl/Kpi/Pherzawl, June 16 2017:
Thoubal district organised 'People's Day' at the office of DC, Thoubal and SP, Thoubal where the locals met the Deputy Commissioner and the SP to address their problems and grievances.
The locals highlighted the need of regular distribution of PDS items for the district and the in-charge of DC, Thoubal ADM RK Bhogen assured to look into the matter.
Meeyamgi Numit was also held at the conference hall of Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi.
Various matters were highlighted on the day namely representatives of Kuki Inpi enquired the status of ATR which the Chief Minister had assured during his visit to the district, appeal to shift the Assam Rifles check post from the heart of Kangpokpi town among others.
Meanwhile People's Day was held for the first time yesterday for Pherzawl district, the DC and other officials heard more than 45 complaints and feedbacks from the people.
DC, Pherzawl A Tombikanta, ADC W Ibohal and SDOs heard the grievances of the chiefs, leaders, representatives and people of various remote sub divisions including Thanlon and Parbung.
Most of the complaints and grievances put forward by the people were similar namely lack of teachers in schools and educational institutes, lack of para medical staff and doctors in PHCs and PHSCs, lack of banks and banking facilities and lack of proper communication and information facilities.
The issues also included improper distribution of NFSA rice, issue of Aadhaar card by UIDAI and matters regarding National Population registration.
Speaking to media persons, A Tombikanta said that most of the grievances put forward by the people are similar and they need to be discussed with the Chief Minister before any concrete action can be taken up.
He mentioned that there are reports of people taking out their grievances at both Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts and appealed to those people to register their grievances to their respective DCs instead.
The people of Pherzawl also praised the initiative of N Biren.