Governor assures uplift of Ccpur, Pherzawl districts
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Churachandpur, October 23 2021: On his maiden visit to Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts, Governor La Ganesan on Saturday urged the people to utilise the opportunity for vaccination against Coronavirus and continue following the Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour.

He was also all praise about Manipur's excellence in the field of sports and culture.

Addressing a gathering of district level officers, representatives of CSOs and village chiefs of Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts at Mini-Secretariat multipurpose hall here, Governor Ganesan stated that due to the prompt action of the government, the unprecedent ed Covid 19 pandemic will be overcome very soon.

"We may not be able to eliminate the dreaded disease, but we can prevent it with precaution," he said.

La Ganesan appealed to all sections of the society to get vaccinated against Covid-19.He emphasised that vaccination is not limited to any person or place, but the responsibility of every citizen to keep themselves as well as their families, relatives and friends Covid-free in the real sense.

He also cited scriptures underlining the importance of maintaining health which is a must for all round prosperity.

Noting that one important component of Swachh Bharat Mission is elimination of open defecation, the Governor expressed satisfaction at the performance of the state in making the campaign a success in large part of the state.

He also exuded confidence that the collective efforts of all irrespective of caste, creed and religion would uphold the meaning of Swachh Bharat campaign.

Lauding the excellence of the state in sports and culture, he urged the children and youngsters to get engaged in sports activities, which also help in maintaining good health.

"I am happy to be the Governor of Manipur which has so many representatives in the Olympics," he said.

La Ganesan also said, "Do remember your past, history has so many things to teach you.

History has taught you ways and means of living.

Learn from the past and adapt to the changes in the present that you may grow in the future".

The Government of India has initiated schemes like Van Dhan Vikas Yojana under Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs to improve income through value addition of products wherein one can display skills and abilities and convert it into income, he highlighted.

Asserting that the governments at the centre and in the state will do whatever to help its people, La Ganesan also assured to apprise authority concerned in the state to develop the new district regarding infrastructure and other deficits.

The Governor also interacted with civil society organisation leaders, beneficiaries of government schemes and honoured next of kin of martyred soldiers and officers of the district.

Churachandpur deputy commissioner Pawan Yadav, SP Shivanand Surve and divisional forest officer Esther L Serto made power-point presentation on various aspects of Churachandpur district to the Governor, while deputy commissioner Pherzawl Joseph Pauline made similar presentation on Pherzawl district.

Presentation of colourful and mesmerising cultural items by different cultural troupes also marked the programme.

Among others, the programme was attended by IGP & special secretary to Governor HT Gangte; DIG-HI LM Haokip; 27 Sector AR commander brigadier Ashish Ranjan; 1 IRB CO Lunkhomang Khongsai; SP Pherzawl David S Piaklian; 2 IRB CO Priyadarshini Laishram; and DLOs of Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts.

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