Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that the unprecedented ethnic crisis in the state has caused immense hardship to all communities and stressed the need for unity and collective progress.
Inaugurating the newly constructed “Multipurpose Indoor Hall” under the Khelo India scheme at Charoipung Playground in Mayang-Imphal, the Chief Minister appealed to the people to leave behind past differences and work together for the development and peace of the state.
“We must forget the past and move forward towards development in the state,” Singh said while addressing the gathering. As part of the government’s relentless efforts to assist the ethnic violence affected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Singh on Sunday provided financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to an IDP family member who is currently facing serious health issues.
The IDP family has been taking shelter in the relief camp at Pravabati College, at Mayang, Imphal, around 26 kms from Imphal city. At the Pravabati College fitness centre, the Chief Minister interacted with the representatives of IDPs and the college student’s union.
Later, the Chief Minister went to Charoipung Playground at Mayang-Imphal and inaugurated the newly constructed “Multipurpose Indoor Hall” under the Khelo India scheme. Speaking on the occasion, Singh motivated the young players from the Mayang-Imphal constituency.
He said that India's sports are not complete without the presence of players from Manipur, similarly the sports of Manipur is also not complete without the players from Mayang-Imphal Assembly constituency. He added that once a player, he or she is always a player, despite ups and downs in their life.
On various demands raised by the local MLA Kongkham Robindro Singh, the Chief Minister assured the people of the Assembly constituency that a football turf will be constructed in the nearby area as desired. The fund for the construction of boys’ and girls’ hostel for the players will also be earmarked from the state budget and the construction of approach road will be initiated, he added.
Singh encouraged the people to form Self Help Groups (SHGs) as the government has already sanctioned around Rs 350 crore, which could be of help at the time of “Ningol Chakouba” festival. The Chief Minister also distributed commendation certificates and plagues to the players and coaches who have brought fames to the state and announced that the indoor stadium will be openedfor the people.
Singh also inaugurated a 100 bedded girls’ hostel, 8 class rooms, library, science and craft block of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) at Heigum Yangbi, Mayang-Imphal in Imphal West district. The Chief Minister also visited a 100 bedded hospital under Wangoi Sub-Division and took stock of the status of the ongoing construction work and interacted with the local womenfolk and assured them that the hospital would soon be made functional.
He also interacted with the All Mayang-Imphal Muslim Youth Development Organisation (AMIMYDO), at the AMMYDO Bengoon ground and the proposal for the construction of a volley ball court will be look into. While delivering his presidential speech at the inauguration of Multipurpose Indoor Hall, at Charoipung Playground, Mayang-Imphal, Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh stated that the Mayang Imphal constituency has witnessed a significant change during the last few years in terms of education, sports and communication as the people of this constituency has elected a young and dynamic leader.
To elect a young leader is very beneficial for the people, he added. Lauding the player of Mayang-Imphal Constituency, the Home Minister stated that the players from this constituency have brought laurels not only for the state, but also for the country. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for establishing National Sports University in the state, in recognition of the state’s potential in the field of games and sports.