Imphal: The State Cabinet has decided to start the 5th Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly from February 28, 2024. In a press conference held today at the residence of the Minister IPR, at Lamphel Sanakeithel, Minister Dr. S. Ranjan Singh said that the Governor’s address will be given and discussed at this session since it is the first sitting of the year, 2024.
Ranjan Singh informed that the Cabinet also passed the Manipur State Commission for Women’s Rule 2024. He said that the Cabinet also acknowledged the important role of the state forces and commandos in containing the situation in the state. A monthly compensatory allowance of Rs. 5000/- (Five Thousand) will be given to the Manipur commandos and Rs. 3000/- (Three Thousand) will be given to those who are serving in the difficult and vulnerable areas of the state.
The name of Places Bill will be tabled at this Assembly session. It was also decided that according to the Manipur Municipalities Act, Health Officer, Engineer or Revenue Officer of any panchayat will be appointed by the Government only.
Recognising the role of the VDFs in the state, the Cabinet has agreed to extend the engagement for one more year of service i.e. from of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Regarding the death of SDPO, Moreh, the Minister said that the state Cabinet has approved the appointment of his son to the post of an Assistant Sub-Inspector and liberalised pension from the Home Department of the deceased.
The minister further said after thorough scrutiny by the Agriculture & Home Department, the State Cabinet has approved to sanction Rs.18.91 crores for 3483 verified affected farmers due to the ongoing crisis in the state.
Giving emphasis on the education sector, the State Cabinet has approved to appointment of 742 staffs (teachers) of different categories on a contractual basis through the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
