Imphal: A Cabinet meeting, presided over by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, was held at Ukhrul district headquarters on Wednesday.
The Chief Minister laid foundation stones and inaugurated various projects in the district and handed over projects worth Rs 64.38 crore to the public of Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
N Biren addressing a function at Hundung said the government will try to make Ukhrul a summer city. He said the two districts were facing various issues due to the rise in population.
He said the government is considering the possibility of developing a new Ukhrul township near Sirarokhong and urged the people of Ukhrul to consider it.
Ukhrul is an important town after Imphal and Ukhrul should also be a major part of the vision for North East and development programmes taken up by the government, he said.
The main concern in Ukhrul at present is the water scarcity problem, he added and further expressed the need to develop water sources for Ukhrul.
The Chief Minister declared that Rs 6 crore has been sanctioned for the augmentation of the water supply of Ukhrul Town as immediate relief.
Assuring the construction of a dam at Shirui at the cost of Rs 180–200 crore to pump water to the entire Ukhrul to be taken up as the first priority, he sought the support of all to settle any dispute so that the construction of the dam can be completed without any problem.
He said the second priority will be the completion of the Imphal-Ukhrul road.
He elaborated that if the government had not delivered his assurances or commitments announced during his previous visits in 2017-18, he would not have been able to come to Ukhrul again.
The government was chosen by the people, and the government will deliver all their assurances or commitments, he said adding there should be no politics in development.
On the opening of mobile internet, the CM urged the people, especially the students and youth to be patient and wait for at least some more days.
” With the support of the people, we are moving towards peace and development, ” he said, further seeking the support of the people.
The Chief Minister also spoke on the relationship between the Tangkhul and the Meitei and said, ” We were divided politically for some time but today with the blessings of God, we are today moving along the path of brotherhood. “
Stressing that he will lay the foundation for a Meitei and Tangkhul heritage museum at Hundung, the Chief Minister said let the new generation of all indigenous people come and live together in peace.
He also assured that a Nursing College will certainly be set up in Ukhrul soon.
N. Biren Singh also said now Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government aims to set up at least one medical college in each district, and he will take setting up a medical college in Ukhrul as a first priority.He further appreciated the leaders and village chiefs for their anti-drug campaign in support of the War on Drugs campaign, highlighting that 1.5 lakh youth have been affected by drugs and approved the opening of a Rs.5 crore Drug Rehabilitation Centre under the Social Welfare department.
He further sanctioned the construction of cold storage in the district.
The Chief Minister said Go to Hills was launched to bridge the gap between the hills and the valley so that unity and equal development could be brought in the State.
During its meeting today, the State cabinet also approved and handed over an order for setting up of Tolloi Police Station and SDC office at Paoyi village.
On behalf of the Ukhrul and Kamjong district Ram Muivah, MLA Ukhrul AC in his welcome speech expressed his deep gratitude and thanks for giving so many projects for the people of Ukhrul and Kamjong district.
In his speech he also requested and urged the Chief Minister to start or organise the Shirui festival again since the Chief Minister is the patron of this beautiful festival.
Appointment letters under the die-in harness scheme for the Autonomous District Council office were also distributed to 26 individuals by the Chief Minister.
The projects for which foundations were laid today are the construction of Bailey Bridge at Challou River at Poi Village, the construction of the road from NH-202 to Halang Village circular road, improvement of Inter village circular road at New Tusom Christian village which will be constructed under PWD.
Construction of PHSC Phungcham and Siroy under PM ABHIM, Construction of Type IV, III and Type II police quarters at Ukhrul, Chingai, Jessami, Shangshak, Somdal and Litan PS under MHPC Ltd. Construction of Government children homes at Ukhrul under Engg. Cell Health and Family Welfare. Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme under MSPCL, Construction of Cultural Centre cum Multipurpose Building in Ukhrul and Upliftment of integrated farming of Huishu village under NEC.
The Chief Minister also handed over 20 various projects for inauguration to the people of Ukhrul which are construction of Women’s Hostel and Girls’ Hostel at Ukhrul headquarter and Paoyi Chingai Village Ukhrul district Under MOBEDS. Construction of PHSC building at TUSOM CV, Ngainga Chingai, and Ringui Lungchong Maiphei, Ukhrul district which is also under MOBEDS.
Construction of school building and sanitation for boys and girls at Sirarakhong, Ngachonmi, Ringui Ayotang, Ringui Ramhon, and Paorei Primary School Ukhrul district. Inauguration of Guest House at Shirui under PWD, Geriatric Ward at District Hospital Ukhrul under Health and family welfare, inauguration of Barrack type quarter at PHC Lambui under MTDC, Augmentation of water supply scheme at Yaolen village, Paoyi Azingtang village, Chingjaroi CV, Leyaram village, Tora Khunou, and Lungreiphung village under PHED. The chief minister also inaugurated an open gym at Ukhrul which is constructed under YAS.
Village Chiefs, Church leaders and various youth organizations submitted memoranda to the Chief Minister and the ministers
Later after the program the Chief Minister also laid a foundation stone for setting up a Heritage site at Hundung Village.
