Ukhrul, Jan 21 (DIPR): Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the 33rd General Conference Cum Sports Meet, 2025 held at Riha village, Kamjong district today. The program was organized by the Tangkhul Aze Katamnao Long (Southern Tangkhul Students’ Union).
Addressing the gathering the Chief Minister expressed his happiness on witnessing the scenic beauty of the surroundings and appreciated the locals for taking good care and preserving the environment.
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N. Biren Singh said that the BJP-led government does not differentiate between hills and valleys in the developmental projects and believes in inclusive development of the State. When we show respect for one another, the bond of unity will grow stronger, he added.
Elaborating on some major works taken up during the last 7 years in the Kamjong district, the Chief Minister informed that the construction of the Mini Secretariat, Kamjong has been completed and will be inaugurated soon in addition to the Ava (Ema) market and Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS).
Further, he said that two Higher Secondary Schools in the district will be upgraded and that the construction of school buildings under School Fagathansi at Kamjong and Kasom will be completed soon. The construction of the DIET Centre at Kasom Khullen is underway and 33/11 KV Sub-Stations are being constructed at Nambashi and Ramphoi, he added.
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The Chief Minister also emphasized some major projects sanctioned recently for the district viz. sanctioning of NH-102A Shangshak to Tengnoupal with an estimated total cost of around 1300 crore. He added that the construction of a bridge at Maklangriver has been sanctioned and the District Transport Office (DTO) at Kamjong will be opened soon. He also stated that the government would consider developing the village as a tourist destination by initiating various developmental projects in the area.
Further citing developmental works undertaken in the hill districts, N. Biren Singh mentioned that an Astroturf football ground has been handed over to the people of Ukhrul district. The gallery of the Ukhrul Sports Complex was constructed by the BJP-led government and the construction of an amusement park is also underway, he said. Pettigrew College will be upgraded with an estimated cost of around 70 crores, he added.
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To redress the problem of scarcity of water in Ukhrul district, a dam has been constructed in Shiroy Hill and a total amount of around Rs.6 crore has been sanctioned. The State government is also considering the establishment of a degree college in the Kamjong district. Besides, the Chief Minister also assured to construction of a gallery at an estimated cost of around Rs. 2.5 crore in Lungreiphung ground of Riha village, Kamjong district.
The function was attended by the Ministers, MLAs, Village Chiefs, CSO leaders, and locals of Riha village among others.