*HILL LEADERS’ DAY, MEEYAMGI NUMIT HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE’S WOES: CHIEF MINISTER*
Imphal, January 10, 2018 (DIPR): Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh has said that he has been able to identify the actual grievances of the masses and understand their wishes through his constant interactions with different sections of the public on Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit.
This has helped the Government in resolving the problems faced by the people and fulfil their needs up to a large extent, he added.
The Chief Minister was speaking to media persons on the sideline of the first Hill Leaders’ Day of this year at the Durbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.
Formulation of different social security schemes and its subsequent implementation were also the outcomes of these two days, he said, while informing the media persons that the Government had extended help to many differently-abled persons, widows, helpless patients, elderly persons, educated youths, poor and needy people, who came to meet him on these two days.
Stating that Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit had reduced the gap between the people and the Government, Shri N. Biren vowed to continue meeting the public on these two days this year as well.
Regarding the proposed visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March this year, the Chief Minister said that though official confirmation is yet to be received, Prime Minister’s visit to the State is almost certain as the BJP-led State Government’s first anniversary celebration falls on March 15.
Shri Modi would also open the 105th Indian Science Congress which will begin from March 16, the Chief Minister said, while adding that the Prime Minister is also likely to inaugurate mega projects like Thoubal Dam, Dolaithabi Project, Civil Secretariat Complex and Women’s Markets of hill districts apart from laying the foundation stone of National Sports University during his visit.
Responding to a query, the Chief Minister said that the State Budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 would give thrust to key areas like employment through skill development, connectivity (including internet and media, road, railways and air services), education, health, fisheries, agriculture and horticulture etc.
Shri N. Biren further said that a joint meeting of all the Government Departments regarding the upcoming State Budget had already been conducted a few days back.
He also said that the State Government had also taken up special measures to submit utilization certificates (UCs) on time and remove the problem of last minute rush at financial year end.
Stating that the State would have its own helicopter soon, the Chief Minister informed that it would be procured under 75:25 cost sharing with the Union Home Ministry.
On the first Hill Leaders’ Day of the year today, the Chief Minister looked into 180 complaints and met around 600 people.
Shri N. Biren Singh expressed pleasure that number of differently-abled persons, patients and helpless elderly persons, who came to meet him on Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit, had come down considerably with the introduction of special social security schemes for them.
Today as well, after hearing the grievances of a group of organic farmers from Singda, the Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to do the needful to construct a market shed at the village as soon as possible.
On the other hand, acting on a request of orange growers from a village in Ukhrul district, the Chief Minister also instructed the officials of Horticulture Department to conduct spot visit to take up steps for large scale orange production and detect possible plant diseases.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Conference of PIO Parliamentarians, being organised by Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad - Bharat in association with the PIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Indian diaspora has climbed to appreciable heights in almost all the countries where it has found a home. It has contributed to the well-being of that country and of that society – enriching the economyand adding to intellectual wealth and local culture. Members of the Indian diaspora work hard on farms in countries as far apart as Italy, Bolivia and Tanzania. They are instrumental to the tech start-up ecosystem of Silicon Valley. They form the backbone of the economy of Dubai and other major business cities in the Gulf region. The global financial centres of New York, London and Singapore would simply not be the same without the Indian diaspora.
The President said that as a country, we are very proud of what our Pravasi Bharatiya brothers and sisters have done. They have embellished the identity of India and of the Indian people all over the world. They have also remained true to Indian culture and retained a strong and commendable bond with their roots, even when living thousands of miles away. If Indian cuisine and Indian films have a global market today, it is because the diaspora has taken them to distant lands.
The President said that for the Government of India, engagement with PIO parliamentarians – or indeed with the wider Indian diaspora community – is not a transactional relationship or a zero-sum game. Rather, we look upon the community and look upon PIO parliamentarians and elected and public representatives as a living bridge. They have a role in enhancing understanding between their countries and the country of their parents and ancestors. And in helping build economic, people-to-people and strategic connections that will be of benefit to both countries and to all of us.
Imphal, January 10, 2018 (DIPR): Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh has said that he has been able to identify the actual grievances of the masses and understand their wishes through his constant interactions with different sections of the public on Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit.
This has helped the Government in resolving the problems faced by the people and fulfil their needs up to a large extent, he added.
The Chief Minister was speaking to media persons on the sideline of the first Hill Leaders’ Day of this year at the Durbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.
Formulation of different social security schemes and its subsequent implementation were also the outcomes of these two days, he said, while informing the media persons that the Government had extended help to many differently-abled persons, widows, helpless patients, elderly persons, educated youths, poor and needy people, who came to meet him on these two days.
Stating that Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit had reduced the gap between the people and the Government, Shri N. Biren vowed to continue meeting the public on these two days this year as well.
Regarding the proposed visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March this year, the Chief Minister said that though official confirmation is yet to be received, Prime Minister’s visit to the State is almost certain as the BJP-led State Government’s first anniversary celebration falls on March 15.
Shri Modi would also open the 105th Indian Science Congress which will begin from March 16, the Chief Minister said, while adding that the Prime Minister is also likely to inaugurate mega projects like Thoubal Dam, Dolaithabi Project, Civil Secretariat Complex and Women’s Markets of hill districts apart from laying the foundation stone of National Sports University during his visit.
Responding to a query, the Chief Minister said that the State Budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 would give thrust to key areas like employment through skill development, connectivity (including internet and media, road, railways and air services), education, health, fisheries, agriculture and horticulture etc.
Shri N. Biren further said that a joint meeting of all the Government Departments regarding the upcoming State Budget had already been conducted a few days back.
He also said that the State Government had also taken up special measures to submit utilization certificates (UCs) on time and remove the problem of last minute rush at financial year end.
Stating that the State would have its own helicopter soon, the Chief Minister informed that it would be procured under 75:25 cost sharing with the Union Home Ministry.
On the first Hill Leaders’ Day of the year today, the Chief Minister looked into 180 complaints and met around 600 people.
Shri N. Biren Singh expressed pleasure that number of differently-abled persons, patients and helpless elderly persons, who came to meet him on Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit, had come down considerably with the introduction of special social security schemes for them.
Today as well, after hearing the grievances of a group of organic farmers from Singda, the Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to do the needful to construct a market shed at the village as soon as possible.
On the other hand, acting on a request of orange growers from a village in Ukhrul district, the Chief Minister also instructed the officials of Horticulture Department to conduct spot visit to take up steps for large scale orange production and detect possible plant diseases.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Conference of PIO Parliamentarians, being organised by Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad - Bharat in association with the PIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Indian diaspora has climbed to appreciable heights in almost all the countries where it has found a home. It has contributed to the well-being of that country and of that society – enriching the economyand adding to intellectual wealth and local culture. Members of the Indian diaspora work hard on farms in countries as far apart as Italy, Bolivia and Tanzania. They are instrumental to the tech start-up ecosystem of Silicon Valley. They form the backbone of the economy of Dubai and other major business cities in the Gulf region. The global financial centres of New York, London and Singapore would simply not be the same without the Indian diaspora.
The President said that as a country, we are very proud of what our Pravasi Bharatiya brothers and sisters have done. They have embellished the identity of India and of the Indian people all over the world. They have also remained true to Indian culture and retained a strong and commendable bond with their roots, even when living thousands of miles away. If Indian cuisine and Indian films have a global market today, it is because the diaspora has taken them to distant lands.
The President said that for the Government of India, engagement with PIO parliamentarians – or indeed with the wider Indian diaspora community – is not a transactional relationship or a zero-sum game. Rather, we look upon the community and look upon PIO parliamentarians and elected and public representatives as a living bridge. They have a role in enhancing understanding between their countries and the country of their parents and ancestors. And in helping build economic, people-to-people and strategic connections that will be of benefit to both countries and to all of us.
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