IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday inaugurated three projects i.e Itham Moirangpurel Bridge, under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Model Residential School under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and Science and Arts Block of Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School under (Samagra Shiksha, Manipur) at Moirangpurel. The Chief Minister also flagged off Upgradation of Roads from NH-202 at Lamlai to Thoubal Dam (1:18.50 km) at Napet Palli.
Speaking at the function held at Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that the school has been unable to operate properly due to a shortage of teachers. He maintained that necessary steps will be taken up to address the shortage.
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Upon receiving information regarding alleged unlawful activities along the road at Moirangpurel, in which certain security personnel were reportedly implicated, the matter was brought to the attention of the Chief Minister. Taking a serious view of the input, the Chief Minister promptly directed the Superintendent of Police to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
Further, the Chief Minister also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East to furnish the report of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Laikhong village who have not yet received the benefit for purchasing mattresses through Direct Benefit Transfer. The DC assured that after joint efforts with the Home Department, the gap would be bridged.
The Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School, Imphal East was built with an estimated cost of Rs 3,78,56,031 funded by Samagra Shiksha Manipur and implemented by EEW (Education Engineering Wing). The components included classrooms, laboratories, library, boys and girls toilet, rainwater harvesting.
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The Model Residential School was constructed under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India with the project cost of around Rs. 25.62 crores.
The Itham Moirangpurel Bridge over Thoubal River at 2.10 Km under Keirao Bitra Block of Imphal East District with a sanctioned cost is around Rs. 645.84 lakh. It was constructed by M/s NDS Construction, Special Class Contractor under the (PMGSY-1).
The upgradation of roads from NH-202 at Lamlai to Thoubal Dam (1:18.50 km) is a part of a road network which connects two main Highways of the State i.e. NH-202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road) and NH -102 (A) (Shangshak Tengnoupal Road. The project for the upgradation of the said road is under the supervision of the Public Works Department. The construction is likely to be completed within a year.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA of Andro Assembly Constituency Th. Shyamkumar lauded the Chief Minister for the guidance and unwavering support for the development of the Andro AC.
MLA Lamlai AC Khongbantabam Ibomcha stated that after the formation of the new government the development process is taking place at a war footing pace in the State.
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MLA Phungyar AC Leishiyo Keishing expressed that if the road connecting Napet Palli and Ashang Khullen is upgraded to the status of a National Highway, it would greatly benefit the public. He explained that such an upgrade would improve connectivity, enhance transportation facilities, and support economic activities, thereby providing real-time advantages and better opportunities for the people living in the area.
The programme was attended by Commissioner to Chief Minister N. Ashok Kumar, Chief Engineer PWD Chongtham Biswachandra Singh, officials of the Education (s) department, students, and locals among others.