Posted by Enjoying a phase of relative calm, the Manipur government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, is redirecting its attention towards the development of the state. In a recent move, Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for numerous projects, amounting to approximately Rs 196 crore, in the Naga-majority hill district of Noney. This shift in focus signifies the government’s commitment to leveraging the prevailing peace for the state’s progression In a significant move signaling a shift in focus towards development, the government of Manipur, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has initiated several key projects in the Naga-majority hill district of Noney. This comes amid a relative calm in the region, which has seen its share of political unrest in the past
On Monday, Chief Minister Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth around Rs 196 crore. The schemes encompass infrastructure development, health, education, and livelihood projects, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic development The key projects include the construction of a 50-bedded hospital, an ITI institution, a women’s market, and upgradation of various schools in the region. The state government has also launched several initiatives aimed at boosting the local economy, such as the ‘Go to Village’ and ‘Go to Hills’ programsOur focus is now on ensuring that development reaches every corner of the state. We believe that sustainable peace can only be achieved through development and progress,” said Chief Minister Singh during the inauguration ceremony
According to data from the Manipur government, the state has seen a marked decrease in unrest and violence in recent years. Experts attribute this relative calm to the successful implementation of several peace-building measures by the state government Dr. Rajat Sethi, a political analyst, said, “The focus on development is a welcome move. It signals a shift in the government’s approach from managing conflict to promoting peace through development. This could serve as a model for other conflict-ridden regions in the country The Manipur government’s move comes at a time when the Northeast region is witnessing a concerted push towards peace and development. The central government has also been emphasizing on the region’s development, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announcing a package of Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of infrastructure in the Northeast
Sharing details of the projects being undertaken in the district, Singh said the government is developing an amusement park, constructing a seven-a-side football ground, a water supply project, an Ayush Hospital and another 50-bed hospital. He assured the locals that a tourist circuit would come up soon in the picturesque Khoupum in the district. Further, he assured that the government would construct an Ima Market (women’s market) at the place
With these progressive steps, the future of Manipur looks promising. The state is poised to capitalise on the peace and stability, translating it into sustainable development and growth for its peopleChief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth around Rs 196 crore in the Naga-majority hill district of NoneGUWAHATI: As peace is slowly returning to Manipur after over four months of ethnic violence that left more than 175 people dead, the state government has begun shifting its focus toward developmental activities.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth around Rs 196 crore in the Naga-majority hill district of Noney He inaugurated an open gym and a transit accommodation and laid the foundation stones for a football stadium, some intra-village roads, and a guest house among othersSharing details of the projects being undertaken in the district, Singh said the government is developing an amusement park, constructing a seven-a-side football ground, a water supply project, an Ayush Hospital and another 50-bed hospital. He assured the locals that a tourist circuit would come up soon in the picturesque Khoupum in the district. Further, he assured that the government would construct an Ima Market (women’s market) at the place