Newmai News Network Imphal | October 30 Reaffirming his Government’s stand to eradicate corruption in the state, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that it is "our collective responsibility" to root out any form of corruption so as bring inclusive development in the State. N Biren Singh said this in his message to the people of the state on account of the observation of the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’, which began today. It will culminate on November 4. Seeking the support of the people, the CM termed corruption as a contagious disease adversely affecting the socio-economy of Manipur and widening the rich- poor divide. While stating that the "new BJP-led Government" has taken up certain steps to check corruption, which includes setting up of the Anti-Corruption Cell, Grievance Cell, Monitoring Cell etc. in the CM’s Secretariat, he claimed of having taken “appropriate actions” corrupt officials. For a "Corruption Free Manipur", Singh stated that anti-corruption drives are being conducted against those people who are responsible for misusing/misappropriation of public funds and also against those, who violates the due rights of the people. Complaints related to corruption cases can be filed through the Grievance Cell and the Anti-Corruption cell website, he added. He further stated that as a measure to hear the grievances faced by the common people and to minimize corruption in the state, Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders’ Day is being held every month. On such occasions, officials of various departments such as Medical department, Manipur State Co-operative Bank Ltd, Education (S), Youth Affairs and Sports, Minority and Other Backward Classes, Social Welfare and Police Departments and Manipur State Illness Assistance Fund are deputed to provide immediate assistance such as medical aid, loans, scholarships etc.
