CM vows uniform development at Teinem event
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, December 20 2021:
Despite boycott call given by some Tangkhul organisations, people in large number accorded warm welcome to chief minister N Biren on Monday as he visited Teinem Village under Lungchong Maiphei Block of Ukhrul district to attend state government's Community Outreach Programme organised by Ukhrul district administration at LM Block Office Complex.
Biren reportedly is the first chief minister to visit the interior village located around 80 km from the state capital.
Among others, Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba and Loktak Development Authority chairman L Susindro also accompanied the chief minister.
During the historic visit, the CM inaugurated Lungchong Maiphei Police Outpost, a branch office of Manipur State Cooperative Bank Limited, SDO/BDO Office and One Stop Centre (Sakhi) and fulfilled the long awaited wishes of the people for the last 30 years.
He also distributed materials and document of different schemes to select beneficiaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Biren pointed out that development of the state will only be possible when its villages develop, and added that a model village with basic infrastructure will be set up in every district so that different villages can use it as a reference for further development.
The CM also announced that Kachai village in the district has been proposed for development as a model village considering its importance in the production of the renowned Kachai Lemon.
Asserting that his politics is purely based on humanitarian services, he conceded that as there are many areas in far-flung pockets of the state which are lagging behind in development the state government has been working hard to bring about inclusive and sustainable development in every nook and corner of the state and ease various problems faced by the people of Manipur irrespective of caste and region.
Stating that he decided to visit the block after meeting and hearing the grievances from representatives of 28 villages, the chief minister confided that he personally enquired the deputy commissioner about various grievances and requirements of LM Block and assured to take up necessary actions to deliver all possible services.
The CM also contended that majority of the hill districts in the state are backward as the elected representative and individuals concerned have failed to provide the benefits to the people.
Biren reiterated that his aim is to visit every nook and corner of the state and deliver different benefits and services of the government at people's doorsteps.
While pledging to focus on expediting development of the state, he also stressed that any political or social issue could be solved amicably through various means.
The CM also appealed to youth of the district to apply for Manipur StartLlp Scheme and shared that the 'Hill Wild' King Chilli chocolate of Ukhrul district which benefited under the scheme has become an international sensation.
Announcing that Rs 26 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of work sheds, warehouses and dryers under the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana of Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) which employs around 41,000 tribal women of Manipur, he declared that 46 TRIFED projects would be implemented in Ukhrul district, which is the highest in the state.
He also affirmed to make each district self-sufficient in every field and pointed out that two PSA oxygen plants, one each at Ukhrul and Somdal, were already inaugurated and Ukhrul District Hospital has been upgraded to 100-bedded facility.
Moreover, Rs 33 crore has been sanctioned out of Rs 65 crore for the development and upgrade of Pettigrew College, he added.
On his arrival in the village, CM Biren was given a rousing welcome by district administration and leaders and villagers of LM Block.
Representatives of various organisations, village authorities and individuals also honoured him by presenting gifts.
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