The first anniversary of N Biren Singh led BJP 2.0 Government was celebrated at Senapati Public Ground with Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the chief guest of the celebration on 13th April.
By James Khangenbam 17 April 2023 Imphal:
‘One family, one livelihood’ scheme
N Biren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur for the second term on March 21, 2022. The Chief Minister and other dignitaries were accorded a rousing welcome by the leaders of civil society organisations, students organisations, Church leaders and the public on their arrival at the ground.
Inauguration of 95 projects worth Rs 22,450 lakh and laying of foundation stones of 17 projects worth Rs 7605 lakh marked the celebration.Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary, DGP, senior civil and police officers, CSOs, Church leaders and the general public of Senapati district also attended the function, among others.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister N Biren said that he was overwhelmed by the warm welcome accorded to him and his Cabinet colleagues by the people of Senapati. Biren informed that a Critical Care Block with 10 ICU beds will be constructed at Senapati district hospital at an estimated cost of Rs 28 crore.
He also spoke on various development works taken up during the last one year by his government. Speaking on a decision taken at a Cabinet meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office prior to the first anniversary celebration, he informed that the Cabinet had approved to implement the “One family, one livelihood” initiative.
The Government had earlier announced to give livelihood to each and every household. He further informed that anyone from a family with no source of livelihood can apply for a loan of Rs 10 lakh with 30 per cent grant.
An amount of Rs.100 crore has been allocated in the budget for the same. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Th Biswajit Singh, while delivering his speech, stated that everyone’s efforts and support are needed for successful implementation of Government programmes and development of the State.
Speaking on climate change, he maintained that the State Government has been taking up various initiatives as per law, to conserve the forest land of the State, adding that the Government is not against anyone. He further appealed to the public to take their part in conserving forest areas to mitigate climate change.
Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam
Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated that Manipur has witnessed lots of changes and development in the last one year, adding that projects inaugurated today was the proof.
Every programme of the Government is focused on development, he said. Govindas claimed that the State Government aims to bring balanced development across the State, informing that the percentage of budget allocation for development of hill areas has increased a lot in the recent years.
A booklet and a short film on the achievement of Government during the first year were released by the Chief Minister. A short film on War on Drugs 2.0 was screened during the programme. After the end of the programme, a friendly football match was played between CM’s 11 and Senapati 11 at the Public Ground.
