CS briefs Governor
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 10 2023:
Chief Secretary Dr Vineet Joshi went to the Raj Bhavan today and briefed Governor Anusuiya Uikey on the present ground situation of Manipur.
The CS also highlighted the various initiatives and programmes taken up by the State Government for relief and rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and measures for restoring peace and normalcy.
On being asked by the Governor regarding the availability of essential commodities in affected areas, the CS informed that efforts are being made by the State machinery and security forces to ensure free flow of essential goods in all the districts, mainly the violence-hit districts.
He further said that prices of essential commodities are now under control and Deputy Commissioners are keeping an eye on it.
The CS informed that all schools have been re-opened barring few schools which are being used as relief camps and attendance of students have also increased by 10 percent.
For those schools that cannot be re-opened in hill districts at present, an alternative mode of learning has been planned and the same would be implemented soon, he added.
He continued that higher education of medical students from hill districts have been badly affected especially students who were previously studying in JNIMS, RIMS and Shija.
Nonetheless, talks are going on with Health Ministry officials for recommencement of normal classes.
While highlighting the introduction of chopper services from Churachandpur to Aizawl and Kangpokpi to Dimapur, CS also informed about the progress of construction of pre-fabricated houses in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts.
The Governor instructed for completion of the pre-fabricated houses at the earliest to ease some of the problems faced by the IDPs in relief camps.
Dr Vineet Joshi also updated that experts have been consulted to provide nutritious food to children and lactating mothers in relief camps.
The Governor was informed of the State Government's efforts through concerned departments for regeneration of lost or destroyed documents such as bank passbooks, CMHT cards, Ayushman Bharat cards, ration cards, old-age pension cards, Aadhaar card etc of persons who have been displaced from their native villages and are now taking shelter in relief camps.
On this, the Governor stated that her office has already written to all the Governors to look into issues faced by the students of Manipur stationed/shifted to their respective States who lost their original documents due to the ethnic clash in Manipur.
To ensure medical facilities to all the affected ones, nine specialist doctors were requisitioned by the Government of India and sent to Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Moreh, the CS said.
The Government of Manipur is planning for a second phase of financial assistance of Rs 1000 each to all the affected persons staying in relief camps and the process of distribution will be commencing soon as 5 months have already passed since the last financial assistance was extended, CS added.
He highlighted the skill development programme started in almost all relief camps.
Issues pertaining to disposal of dead bodies and ex-gratia to affected families were also discussed.
As cooperation of the masses is required for bringing amicable solutions, the Governor reiterated the need for dialogue between the two communities in conflict to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
The Governor suggested opening a helpline number for the people to voice their personal opinions, views and suggestions to the Government.
Highlighting the continuous efforts extended through the Governor's Secretariat, Anusuiya Uikey said that she would further extend all possible assistance to those affected by the ongoing strife in Manipur.
The Governor also said that she will soon visit relief camps located in peripheral areas.