Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that financial inclusion is a national priority to enable inclusive growth and his government has taken up necessary measures to it. This was stated by him during the inauguration of the Bank of Baroda Branch, Somdal, Ukhrul district via video conferencing at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Monday.
During the function, N. Biren Singh mentioned that his government is committed to providing financial inclusiveness, especially to support the marginalized and socio-economically neglected classes. The Government has implemented various welfare schemes to support and help the needy people and entrepreneurs of the State, he added.
Highlighting that Manipur is marching ahead in all aspects of life such as development etc., N. Biren Singh said that the India Today Group has ranked Manipur as the Most Improved State in Agriculture and Best Governance Award among smaller states of the country recently. The Government is giving special attention to bring development in hill districts of the State and there is a positive change in these districts, he added.
The Chief Minister informed that the 50 bedded District Hospital, Ukhrul has been upgraded to 100 bedded Hospital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the said hospital during his visit to the State in December, 2021, he added.
N. Biren Singh appealed to the people to take maximum precautions and preventive measures to protect them from the new COVID-19 variant. He said that the government is taking various measures to tackle the pandemic and the COVID testing facility s functioning at various points such as Mao gate, Jiribam and Imphal International airports etc.
Ukhrul DC Krishna Kumar unveiled the inauguration plaque and cut the ribbon at Somdal on behalf of the Chief Minister. Deputy General Manager of Bank of Baroda, North East Region, Sonam Bhutia, Ukhrul SP Saujanya Singh and other high-ranking officials were also present at the occasion.
