Imphal: The Manipur Cabinet has decided to start the 5th Session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly from February 28, 2024. In a press conference held today at the residence of the Minister IPR, Lamphel Sanakeithel, spokesperson of the Manipur Government and Health Minister Dr. S. Ranjan Singh said that the Governor’s address will be given and discussed at this session, as it is the first sitting of the year 2024.
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Minister Ranjan informed that the Cabinet also passed the Manipur State Commission for Women’s Rule 2024. He maintained that the Cabinet also acknowledges the important role of the state forces and commandos in containing the situation in the state. A monthly compensatory allowance of Rs. 5000/- will be given to the Manipur commandos and Rs. 3000/- will be given to those who are serving in the difficult and vulnerable areas of the state.
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He said, the ‘Name of Places Bill’ will be tabled in the upcoming Assembly session to prevent the unauthorized naming of places in the state. It was also decided that according to the Manipur Municipalities Act, a Health Officer, Engineer, or Revenue Officer of any panchayat is to be appointed by the Government only. Recognizing the role of the VDFs in the state, the Cabinet has agreed to extend the engagement for one more year of service i.e. from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, he added.
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Regarding the assassination of Moreh SDPO Chingtham Anandakumar, the Minister said that the state Cabinet has approved the appointment of his son, Chingtham Andry, to the post of an Assistant Sub-Inspector and liberalized pension from the Home Department of the deceased. The minister further said after thorough scrutiny by Agriculture & Home Department, the State Cabinet has approved to sanction Rs.18.91 crores for 3,483 verified affected farmers due to the ongoing crisis in the state. Giving emphasis on the education sector, the State Cabinet has approved to appoint 742 staff (teachers) of different categories on a contractual basis through the Samagra Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), he added.