Tamenglong: Chief Minister N. Biren chaired a cabinet meeting in Tamenglong district on Wednesday. Before the cabinet meeting, a public function was held at Mini Stadium, Apollo Ground. At the public function, the Chief Minister inaugurated 24 projects, including PHC, PHSC, the Bailey Suspension Bridge (360-foot span) over Barak River on Tamenglong Tousem-Haflong road, the District Early Intervention Centre at District Hospital Tamenglong, and water supply schemes.
He also laid the foundation of 18 different projects. Among the projects, it include Construction of Type-II, III and IV quarters in Tamenglong Police Station, the Construction of Type-II and III quarters in Tamei and Tousem Police Station and Type-II quarters in Kaimai Police Station. Improvement of road from Kaiphundai (on NH-37) to Tousem 56.65 km (SH: phase-I) Construction of Rigid Pavement with thin white topping and interlocking paver blocks (RCC road) in Hill District Headquarters, Strengthening of IT road from Tamenglong/ Dailong to Palong, Transforming Bunning Meadows for sustainable water sources and promoting eco-tourism, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Tousem, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Pallong, Working Women Hostel at Tamenglong, etc.
Addressing the gathering at Apollo ground, the Chief Minister stated that Tamenglong will be the gateway of Manipur since the road connectivity is going to give a new standard of life. He mentioned that Tamenglong -Mahur road (NH-137) construction is in full swing, once its completed people will easily connect to Assam, no need to pass through Nagaland to go Guwahati.
He said that but one thing we have to keep in mind is that Tamenglong-Mahur road which connects Assam many illegal immigrants will enter and this will give a big threat to our indigenous people of Manipur, let’s not make our state like Tripura where indigenous population is in great danger. N. Biren Singh urged those contractors who could not complete the works on stipulated time to avoid taking contractors from the government. The government will give only the contractor who can do their work sincerely, he added.
N. Biren Singh expressed his commitment to transform Tamenglong into the most developed district in Manipur. Highlighting the success of the “Go to Hills” initiative, he stated that it has allowed the government to identify and address local issues effectively.
The Chief Minister highlighted the success of the Chief Minister Haksel gi Tengbang scheme, launched in 2018, benefiting over 2,00,000 patients. He noted that the Manipur Government is investing approximately ₹280 crores in this initiative, helping residents save money on healthcare. He also said that despite many issues in Manipur, the BJP led government has taken many developmental works in Tamenglong like completion of Tamenglong – Khongsang road, water supply schemes, natural football ground, etc. He said that if the BJP government does the work as promised, we will not compromise with work quality. He addressed the issue of electricity access, revealing that around 37,000 households still lack electricity.
He urged residents to report their concerns to the District Administration or relevant departments. He also called for the maintenance of the Apollo Ground, emphasizing its unique grassy surface. The Chief Minister assured that development efforts would be equally divided between the Hills and Valleys.
N. Biren Singh further reiterated the importance of quality and timely project completion. He announced that the much-anticipated Tamenglong Amusement Park will open before the monsoon season this year, along with plans for cement concrete roads in Tamenglong town. The Chief Minister also raised concerns regarding illegal immigration and its potential impact on local tribes, stressing the need for stricttect the cultural integrity of the Liangmai, Rongmei, Inpui, measures to pro and Zeme communities.
He also informed that the DIET Centre which was inaugurated recently in Noney district will be open very soon, all the arrangements regarding the teaching staff and administration staff are almost done to start a new session.
During the function, the Chief Minister handed the Blood Bank license to Dr. Chambo Gonmei, Health Director, Government of Manipur. Tamenglong may be the only hill district in Manipur to have blood banks.
