CM gifts projects to Tml

TAMENGLONG, Jan 22 (DIPR)
Chief Minister N Biren today inaugurated 24 projects which included PHC, PHSC, bailey suspension bridge (360 ft span) over Barak River on Tamenglong Tousem-Haflong road, District Early Intervention Centre at District Hospital Tamenglong, water supply schemes etc.
He also laid foundation stones of 18 different projects at a public function held at mini stadium, Apollo Ground, Tamenglong district headquarters.
The projects of which foundation stones were laid today include Type-II, III and IV quarters in Tamenglong police station, Type-II and III quarters in Tamei and Tousem police station and Type-II quarters in Kaimai police station, improvement of road from Kaiphundai (on NH-37) to Tousem 56.65 km (SH: phase-I), construction of rigid pavement with thin white topping and interlocking paver blocks (RCC road) in hill district headquarters, strengthening of IT road from Tamenglong/Dailong to Palong, transforming Bunning Meadows for sustainable water sources and promoting eco-tourism, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Tousem, Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Pallong, working women hostel at Tamenglong, etc.
Addressing the gathering at Apollo Ground, the Chief Minister stated that Tameng-long will be the gateway of Manipur and the improved road connectivity is going to give a new standard of life.
He mentioned that construction of Tamenglong -Mahur road (NH-137) is going on in full swing.
Once the road is completed, travelling to Assam will be much more convenient and there will be no need to pass through Nagaland to go Guwahati, Biren said.
“But we have to keep in mind that many illegal immigrants may enter Manipur through Tamenglong-Mahur road and this may give a serious threat to our indigenous people of Manipur. Let us make sure that our State does not become another Tripura where indigenous population is in great danger”, the Chief Minister said.
He said that the Government is committed to transform Tamenglong as the most developed district in Manipur.
Highlighting the success of the “Go to Hills” initiative, he stated that it has allowed the Government to identify and address local issues effectively.
The Chief Minister highlighted the success of the Chief Minister Haksel gi Tengbang scheme, launched in 2018, benefiting over 2,00,000 patients.
He noted that the Manipur Government is investing approximately Rs 280 crore in this initiative, helping people save money on healthcare.
Despite many issues, the BJP-led Government has taken up many developmental works in Tamenglong like completion of Tamenglong – Khongsang road, water supply schemes, natural football ground, etc, he said.
Noting that around 37,000 households in Tamenglong still have no access to electricity, he urged the residents to report their concerns to the District Administration or relevant departments.
Biren also called for  maintenance of the Apollo Ground, emphasizing its unique grassy surface.
The Chief Minister assured that development efforts will go equally to both hills and valleys.
N Biren further reiterated the importance of quality and timely completion of projects.
He announced that the much anticipated Tamenglong Amusement Park is set to be opened before the monsoon season this year, along with plans for cement concrete roads of Tamenglong town.
The Chief Minister also raised concerns regarding illegal immigration and its potential impact on local tribes, stressing the need for strict measures to protect the cultural integrity of the Liangmai, Rongmei, Inpui and Zeme communities.
He informed that the DIET Centre which was inaugurated recently in Noney district will be opened very soon as all the arrangements regarding the teaching staff and administrative staff are almost done.
During the function, the Chief Minister handed over the Blood Bank licence to Health Director Dr Chambo Gonmei. Notably Tamenglong is the only hill district in Manipur to have a blood bank.