Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh taking the salute from the march past contingent during the Statehood Day Celebration January 21.
Newmai News Network
Imphal | January 21
Manipur is moving towards upward growth trend with new ideas, development at grassroots level and considerable improvement in law and order, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday, as the state celebrated its 50th Statehood Day.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed that Manipur had been positioned in the top three among the Northeast and the hilly states in India Innovation Index 2020, released by NITI Aayog on January 20. He gave credit for the achievement to everyone who had contributed to the development of the State including the Ministers, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, the DGP, government employees, civil society organisations, NGOs, bank employees and media persons among others.
The Chief Minister stated that the recognition given by NITI Aayog indicated that the state is improving in every field and cited balanced economic growth in valley and hill regions, good relations amongst different communities residing in the state and positive change in the mindset of the people, as some of the reasons why Manipur is becoming an attraction for the rest of the country.
Singh also observed that Manipur would be one of the best States in the country if everyone, regardless of their position, worked with sincerity and transparency and stood together against the evil of corruption. He said that the State had now come up with a trend of thanksgiving and appreciation to any development work being taken up, and appealed the public to bring positive suggestions and constructive criticism which are very necessary for a democracy.
Informing that foundation stone for construction of a water amusement park had been laid at Imphal East during December last year, he said that such spaces are necessary for everyone to spend their leisure time and live a better life. Apart from this, he also listed the various development projects such as construction of children parks, 47 Primary Health Sub-Centres at rural and hill areas which are also in the pipeline.
The Chief Minister also stated that a temporary structure would be constructed at the site of Churachandpur Medical College, apart from construction work of the main building, so that classes can begin from the next academic session. Mentioning about the inauguration of Dolaithabi Barrage Project, Thoubal Project and reopening of Loktak Lifting Irrigation, he added that various other projects would also be ready for inauguration soon.
Stressing on the activities taken up for women empowerment in the State, he said that the Ima Markets had been constructed in hill and valley districts to provide exposure to the women, to use their skills and talents and contribute more in the economic development. He also appealed to every Government employee of the state to render their services with commitment and contribute more in making Manipur a successful state.
During the celebration, the Chief Minister also presented a cheque of five lakh rupees to the sister of (Late) Major Laishram Jyotin Singh under Major Jyotin Bravery Award.
Presentation of march past by eight parade contingents was the main attraction of the State-level function held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal.
