NEC's 71st plenary session held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 19 2024:
The 71st plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was held today at State Convention Centre, Shillong with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the chair.
Governor Anusuiya Uikey too attended the session which was also participated by Union Minister of DoNER G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State, DoNER, BL Verma, Governors and Chief Ministers of other North Eastern States and senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of DoNER.
During the interaction session, Anusuiya Uikey extended her warm greetings to the Union Home Minister and Chairman of the North-East Council Amit Shah and expressed gratitude to the Central Government for continuous support and guidance in the socio-economic development of the North-East region.
In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey informed that many people are presently living in relief camps and they need to be sent to their homes.
She stressed the need to immediately give relief amount/interim relief amount to those whose properties have been damaged.
Uikey suggested providing self-employment and housing to the victims on priority.
She also stated that highways will have to be secured to increase trade and business.
Tea gardens can be developed in the State as an alternative to poppy cultivation as it will provide alternative business to those who cultivate poppy, she asserted.
Pointing out that Manipur is known as the powerhouse of sports in the country, Anusuiya Uikey urged that training, sports facilities and encouragement of players should be increased as there is innate sports talent in the State.
The Governor mentioned that Manipur is a naturally and environmentally rich State and as such, tourism can be promoted there.