CM inaugurates projects, lays foundation stones at JNIMS
'Don't bribe for regularising work'
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, September 14 2026: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for an immediate end to the practice of seeking regula-risation of contractual emplo- yees through bribery, stressing that genuine service, dedication and contribution must be the basis for consideration of legitimate claims.

The Chief Minister made the appeal while addressing the inauguration, launching and laying of foundation stones for various projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Porompat today.

CM inaugurates projects, lays foundation stones at JNIMS

Expressing concern over reports of alleged bribery in connection with the regularisation of nurses, which had also appeared in the media and led to the lodging of an FIR, the Chief Minister said that employees who had rendered dedicated service, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, should not resort to corrupt practices for regularisation.

He said that more than 200 nurses had been appointed on contractual basis in the State in view of the increased responsibilities and requirements of the healthcare sector, particularly during the COVID-19 period.

He urged nurses and other contractual employees to place their genuine service and contribution before the Government through proper, transparent and legitimate channels.

The Chief Minister stressed that the Government would support employees who discharge their duties with honesty, dedication and dignity, and assured that legitimate concerns regarding regularisation would be looked into through due process.

He urged employees to approach the Government with confidence and dignity rather than resorting to bribery or other unfair means.

The Chief Minister also said that the State had been facing certain economic constraints, due to which recruitment in Government departments had, for some time, been undertaken through contractual arrangements.

However, he emphasised that the approach of seeking regularisation through bribery must end from this very day.

He also acknowledged the immense responsibilities shouldered by doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and commended the Health Department for their work in strengthening the health sector over the past four months.

Following the address, the Chief Minister officially inaugurated, launched and laid foundation stones of various projects at JNIMS.

The projects inaugurated and launched today included a multipurpose gym, established at a cost of Rs 19 lakh; Autoclave Machine at CSSD, procured at a cost of Rs 40 lakh; C-arm Digital R90 Digital Radiology and Fluoroscopy System, installed at a cost of approximately Rs 4 crore; Cardio Hospital Management Information System under e-Gov Foundation; JNIMS-EMS (Employee Management System); SBI Collect; and a Liquid Medical Oxygen Plant under NESIDS (OTRI) .

The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones for College of Nursing at JNIMS under NESIDS (OTRI), Ministry of DoNER .

He also inaugurated/launched the AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy, Unified Health Portal for health-related services, and two Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) intended to provide healthcare services to vulnerable and remote populations in Saikul and Jiribam.

The programme was attended by Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, Sumant Singh, Commissioner (Health and Family Welfare); Somorjit Salam, Director, JNIMS; faculty members, staff and students of JNIMS, besides other officials and invitees.