Imphal, October, 23 (DIPR): Chief Minister N. Biren Singh informed that 7000 temporary houses will be constructed for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) presently residing at various schools and colleges. The Chief Minister was speaking at the press conference held at the Durbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.
The Chief Minister stated that the Centre has approved for construction around 7000 houses to accommodate people residing in the various relief camps in the State. District wise allocations were Bishnupur- 1015, Chandel-511, Churachandpur-1331, Imphal East- 594, Imphal West- 225, Kakching-1217, Kamjong- 74, Kangpokpi- 1813, Tengnoupap-880, he added.
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Further, the Chief Minister mentioned that since the funding received from the PMAY scheme was not sufficient, he requested an additional amount of Rs 4 Lakhs each for construction of around 2500 houses in areas around Phubala (Moirang), Sericulture farm, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sanctioning the funds.
The Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari for timely intervening and resolving the dispute regarding the projects along the National Highways in the State. Also, the Centre has given assurance to settle the disputed land compensation along the National Highway-37. Therefore, the Contractors could resume the work in consultation with the concerned officials of National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
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N. Biren Singh maintained that an additional fund of Rs. 1000 crores for developmental works in both hills and valley will be sanctioned soon. Construction of concrete roads would begin in valley areas soon. He maintained that concrete roads will also be constructed within the radius of 8-10 kms of District Headquarters of hill districts with an estimated cost of around Rs. 175 crores, he added.
The Chief Minister stated that out of the 117 lists (both hill and valley) proposed by the State government, the Centre has approved only 57 lists recently, under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 217 crores. He hoped that the remaining lists would be approved soon. The Centre also assured that around Rs. 170 crores will also be sanctioned for the loss due to Cyclone Remal, he added.
Further, the Chief Minister praised Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju for his commitment to construct a world class football field with a project cost of around Rs. 220 crores in the State. Suitable area for the construction will be identified, he added.
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The Chief Minister also announced that a sum of Rs 1000 each for the fifth phase will be distributed to all individuals residing in the relief camps before Diwali and Ningol Chakkouba. He also mentioned that the salary for all State government employees and the pensioners for the current month will be credited before 31st October, 2024.
Applauding the relentless efforts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, N. Biren Singh stated that both the Centre and State governments are working collectively towards bringing peace and normalcy in the State. He also sought support and cooperation from the people of the State.
During the press conference, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and Special Chief Secretary M.H. Khan.
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