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GRAND RECEPTION ACCORDED TO CHIEF MINISTER AT CHANDEL DISTRICT

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Imphal, November 4, 2017 (DIPR): Thousands of people accorded a grand reception to Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh during his maiden visit at Chandel District today. Chief Minister was warmly received by a large number of people at various places on his way to Chandel district.
Large number of people comprising men, women, children and students gathered on road sides to welcome the Chief Minister since morning holding placards that read ‘Welcome Hon’ble CM N. Biren Singh’ and ‘Long Live N. Biren’.
Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers were felicitated at different places including Thamlakhuren Village, Damjol Village, Leishokching Village, Liwachangning Village, Purumchumbang Village, Ziontlang Village, Chandonpokpi Village, P.Raalrinekhu Village. Giant gates were erected to greet the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers at various points. These gates are especially arranged for the occasion imprinted with ‘Welcome Shri Biren Singh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur’. Local leaders and clubs submitted memoranda to the Chief Minister.
Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs, Chief Secretary, DGP, top civil and police officers of the State Government also accompanied Chief Minister during the visit.
Thousands of people from different parts of the district converged at the Maha Union ground to felicitate the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers and a public meeting was held at the Ground.
Addressing the mammoth gathering at Maha Union Ground, the Chief Minister assured that the construction of Women Market of the district would be completed by January 1, 2018.
After successfully reviving the public transport under the Manipur State Transport in 100 days programme of the government, the Imphal-Chandel Bus service would be introduced by January 1, 2018 under the MST Inter-District Bus Service.
He promised that the government has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 2 crore for the construction of Town Hall, Panchai and will be completed as soon as possible.
Mentioning that management of rainwater is needed to resolve the problem of water scarcity in the district, Chief Minister said that the government would take up rain water harvesting schemes in all the hill districts to resolve the water scarcity issues. The government has sanctioned Rs 4 crore for Chandel district for the said project and PHED would be co-ordinating with other departments to execute the work.
Expressing concern over the drinking water supply in the district, Shri N. Biren Singh said that immediate steps would be taken up for re-commissioning of the water supply scheme, which is currently non-functional and damaged by flood at Chandel district headquarters soon. He said that a sum of Rs. 80 lakhs would be sanctioned for the said purpose.
Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) a total length of 171 km of roads worth Rs 60 crore would be constructed in the district, he added.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), 779 houses would be constructed in the Chandel district, he assured. The Chief Minister also said that necessary steps would be taken up to develop the sacred site of Ibudhou Wangbren at Anal Khullen.
Highlighting that people would get better healthcare services with the inauguration of the District Hospital, Chief Minister said that an ambulance would be provided to the hospital as a News Year’s gift to the people of the Chandel soon.
The Government would construct transit quarters for Government employees in all the hill districts including Chandel at the earliest, Shri N. Biren said.
Mentioning about the memoranda which was submitted by various CSOs, clubs and other organisations, Chief Minister promised that his office would scan through all the points mentioned in the memoranda and the Government would take up necessary action.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Y. Joykumar said that the real meaning of the ‘Go to the Hills’ slogan is not to occupy the land of the hill people but to work collectively for the welfare of the people of the hills and to bring emotional integration among the people of both hills and valley of the State. He appealed to the people of the State to share each other feelings and exchange thoughts for bringing development and prosperity in the State.
Minister of PWD Shri Th. Biswajit said that under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, each and every household of the country would be electrified by 2019.
However, the new BJP-led State Government has decided to achieve this target by December, 2018 in the State, he assured.
Shri Th. Biswajit said that despite financial constraints, the Government is trying to make up people’s needs one by one. A bridge would be constructed over Chakpi River to connect United College, Lambung and ADC Office Complex, Monsang Pantha as per wish of the Chandel public, he assured.
Regarding connectivity, Th Biswajit said that people would get to see tangible changes in terms of road connectivity in the State by February/March, 2018.
Mentioning that Chandel District is one of the most backward districts in terms of development, Minister for YAS and Water Resources Shri Letpao Haokip urged the Chief Minister and other Ministers to give priority to bring progress and development of the Chandel District.
Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated Liwachangning Girls’ Hostel at Komlathabi, 50 bedded District Hospital at Chandel Christian, ADC Office Complex at Monsang Pantha, Science Laboratory at United College, Lambung and Maha Union Girls’ Hostel. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stones for Women Market near SDO office and Town Hall, Panchai.
Booklets on ‘Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST)’, ‘Hakshelgi Tengbang’ (Manipur Health Protection Scheme) and Highlights of Achievements During 100 Days and Projects and Activities for Completion in 2017-18 were released at the occasion.
Mention may be made that the 50-bedded District Hospital, Chandel was constructed by PDA under NLCPR. The Town Hall, Panchai would be constructed under Planning Department. The Science Laboratory at United College was constructed under NEC. And Women’s market of the district would be constructed by Manipur Police Housing Corporation.
Colourful cultural programmes were also presented at the reception function.

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  1. CM Biren,do we have any CM or any Minister from Manipur who can declare pending results for Manipur Police n Manipur Fire Service result which is pending for for more than 4-5 years due to currupted govt, gvt may changed but applicants money cannot changed, applicants age are over aged by this time,did ur gvt really care for the life of applicants?Will ur BJP led govt remain deaf ear to this issue,does BJP govt need agitation/ban to began by the applicant to declare results?If u happen to be from low class people like us n u hv paid bribe for ur son by selling ur house,plot whatever wealth u hv just to keep ur son get a job n look after their family. Will u remain quite on this matter? Bribe is worldwide know that in Manipur u hv to pay bribe to MLAs/Minister on concern dept to get a job, Manipur is also known as Moneypur not Please prioritize work.There are many govt jobs to be declared pending for more than 4-5 years.

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