Serving poor and needy is greatest service : CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 07 2021:
Chief Minister Biren Singh has reaffirmed that serving the poor and needy people is the greatest service of all during the virtual launch function of dry ration distribution to 3,000 beneficiaries of Churachandpur district, today.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister stressed that the objective of the Government is to uplift the lives of the people and had introduced various people centric welfare schemes such as CMHT, CMST etc.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has implemented various schemes for needy and poor people of the country, he added.
He mentioned that Narendra Modi has also launched the world's largest free COVID-19 vaccination drive successfully.
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The State Cabinet has decided to extend monetary support of Rs 5000 would be given to around 2 lakh families affected by the pandemic, the CM maintained.
Minister for Tribal Affairs and Hills Vungzagin Valte urged the auto drivers to get themselves vaccinated as soon as possible as they are dealing with the general public by ferrying passengers.
He also said a meeting will be convened regarding mass vaccination drives for the auto drivers of the district soon.
It may be mentioned that crypto relief ration kits are being supported by Centre for Community Initiative, Highland Group, Sunbird Trust and Umeed Project.
It will be distributed to villagers of Muallum and Tuithapi villages, farmers around Suangpi, Khawlmun, Ngurte, Kaihlam and G Bualjang village, barbers, daily labourers, rickshaw pullers, autorickshaw drivers.
Crypto relief ration kit includes 12 kgs of rice, poha, chilli powder, dhaniya powder, cumin and sanitary pads.
The function was also attended by Principal Secretary V Vumlunmang, DC Churachandpur Pawan Yadav etc.