IMPHAL, Nov 30 MNS NNN: Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam observed on Friday that development for the hill districts in Manipur is dragging behind because almost all the village chiefs and leaders are concentrating here in Imphal.
The Deputy Chief Minister made this observation while addressing a function felicitating him organized by Longpi Area Chief Association Nungba, Tamenglong district at Hotel Nirmala, Imphal.
Gaikhangam said the Churachandpur headquarters has become an over-populated area with no more space to live in owing to influx of villagers from other parts of the district and that still all the works of the sub-divisions are being carried out in the headquarters.
This is not a good sign, Gaikhangam said and asked how can development be brought in villages in such a situation. “Therefore, please leave your village only when you think there is necessary to do so.”
Villagers should take part in the implementation of development scheme and programmes sponsored by Government of India which aim to uplift rural areas from the grass root level, Gaikhangam appealed. He said National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) is not an everlasting scheme so it is utmost necessary that villagers look after it by themselves whether it is being implemented fully instead of letting the Central agencies to verify it.
Acknowledging that Longpi area of Tamenglong district is a remote part, the Deputy Chief Minister informed that the state Government is taking steps to develop its transport and communication, electricity and water. He also announced that the state Government has taken initiative to include in the Prime Minister’s Special Package for development of major roads of the area.
At the felicitation function, the village chiefs of Longpi area honoured Gaikhangam by presenting him gifts. Haokholal Singson, Member, Autonomous District Council, Tamenglong, village leaders among others were also present at the event.
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