Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh at the inauguration function of Rev. Fr. NV Jose Memorial Multipurpose Auditorium at Don Bosco College, Maram in Senapati district on November 5.
Imphal, November 5 (NNN): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that his government is trying to reduce the misunderstandings and communication gap between various communities so as to bring emotional integration in Manipur. He assured that his government would never hurt the sentiments of any community living in the State. “We should respect, help and share feelings of each other only then peace and tranquility will prevail in the State,” Biren Singh added.
The Chief Minister said this at the inauguration function of Rev. Fr. NV Jose Memorial Multipurpose Auditorium at Don Bosco College, Maram in Senapati district today.
Biren Singh then said that his government’s vision and sole objective is to bring positive change and development in Manipur. The CM also said that the new government is planning to introduce new welfare schemes for the poor and needy people to bring inclusive development in the State.
Mentioning that around 2.62 lakh people are living under BPL in the State, the Chief Minister said the Government would introduce a health insurance scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to those who cannot afford medical treatment. He assured that such scheme would be launched from January 1, 2018 and every member of those BPL families can avail the benefits.
He further said the State government will launch a special scheme for differently-abled persons of the State. Under the special scheme, the government would provide a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 to those who are permanently disabled. The Government will also provide free education to the differently abled students in the State. No fare would be charged for persons with disabilities travelling in State public transportation, he assured.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said education is a means to end violence. Imparting good and quality education to the students can root out the prevailing corruption in the State, he added.
The CM lauded the efforts and contributions of Don Bosco in imparting education in the State.
On the occasion, Biren Singh also announced that under RUSA scheme, Don Bosco College, Maram would get a total amount of Rs. 1.5 crore as a grant-in aid. Rs. 25 lakhs has already been given to the college and another Rs. 50 lakhs would be sanctioned by the end of next year. He further said that a proposal of Rs. 6-7 crores would be sent to NEC for the construction of Library cum Science Laboratory of the college.
