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Manipur chief minister N Biren singh accompanied by ministers and MLAs distributing welfare scheme cards to needy families while launching a string of projects in Imphal on Tuesday[/caption]
Our Correspondent
Imphal, March 5 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Tuesday inaugurated 19 different development works worth INR 39.58 crore and laid foundation stone of 28 other projects, which are to be taken at a total estimated cost of INR 184.45 crore.
Singh also launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM), a pension scheme for unorganised workers, apart from distributing sewing machines, water tanks and bicycles to selected beneficiaries under Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Scheme.
Addressing the gathering, Singh observed that good leaders always think and do things differently for public welfare. He opined that politicians should have the ability to understand people's basic requirements and woes.
The chief minister said he is happy that the present government is performing well and doing things for the betterment of the society and fulfilling people's needs.
Construction of roads, bridges and buildings are normal tasks of government and it will continue even if there is President Rule in the state, he said.
A democratically elected popular government should have a vision to reduce people's woes by fulfilling their wishes and needs, he opined.
Asserting that the present government has been serving the people with a conviction, the chief minister said that the state would not take long in attaining advancement if the people keep on extending co-operation to the present Government in executing its policies and vision.
Works Minister Th. Biswajit, Health Minister L. Jayantakumar, CAF & PD Minister Karam Shyam, Forest and Environment Minister Th. Shyamkumar, Water Resources Minister Letpao Haokip, Public Health Engineering Minister Losii Dikho and Education Minister Th Radheshyam also spoke at the function.
The chief minister distributed PM-SYM cards to selected ASHA workers and unorganised sector workers to mark the launching of the Central scheme.
He also distributed sewing machines, water tanks and bicycles to selected beneficiaries under Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Scheme.
