Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand reviews security, infrastructure development amid rising violence
Singh on Thursday chaired a Security Coordination Meeting to review the present law and order situation in the State. The meeting was held at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal.
During the meeting, the members discussed the stringent steps that should be taken to maintain law and order in the State. The meeting also discussed in length the new vulnerable areas and how to deploy security personnel in those areas, if needed, for the greater interest of the people.
With the working season just approaching, the authorities of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the contractors have geared up to intensify their work in the next six months, the government hopes to see considerable improvement in the infrastructure development.
The Chief Minister stressed in the meeting that the Government will provide all necessary security support to speed up the work, if required. The security agencies have been instructed to see that the ongoing infrastructure development work are not hindered and adequate security is provided.
The meeting was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam; Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur; DGP Mukesh Singh, Commissioner of Home N. Ashok Kumar, Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South), Major General Gaurav Sharma; Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East), Major General Inderjit Singh Bhinder, Inspector General, CRPF, Homkar Amol Vinukant and others officials of different security agencies.
Singh also distributed subsidies to 2,835 eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme at Yumnam Leikai Yumjao Lairembi Lampak, Imphal in connection with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said that the initiative would significantly help small and unorganised food-processing businesses upgrade, grow and enter the formal economy in the State.
He recalled the Prime Minister’s 25 years of dedicated public service, stating that Shri Narendra Modi has been serving the country without taking a day off.
The Chief Minister stated that the funds under the scheme had already been released by the Centre earlier, while the Area Level Federation subsequently decided to disburse the assistance to the beneficiaries. Cheques were handed over to some beneficiaries today, while the remaining beneficiaries received their subsidy through Direct benefit Transfer in their respective accounts.
Under the PMFME scheme, the Area Level Federation had received financial assistance, following which Rs 5,000 was provided as the first instalment to each SHG member engaged in food-processing activities. SHGs had applied under the scheme during the period from 2022 to 2024.
Further, the Chief Minister said that Manipur had traditionally been a peaceful State, but the unprecedented crisis had adversely affected the situation. He observed that peace and normalcy have gradually started returning, citing the resumption of road travel through Kangpokpi as one of the positive developments.
He also noted that people from different communities have begun to rekindle bonds of friendship and understanding. The Chief Minister once again appealed to all citizens to refrain from bandhs and blockades and extend cooperation towards restoring lasting peace and normalcy in the State.
