Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurates memorial building in Ningthoukhong, stresses maternal healthcare and women's role.
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IMPHAL — Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the Manipuri women, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace.
The governor stated this while inaugurating the Khwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Building at Ningthoukhong in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.
The building constructed by the Gojendro Foundation was also formally dedicated to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Ningthoukhong, on the occasion.
The new facility has been handed over to the Government of Manipur to support the expansion and upgrade of the centre, with particular focus on strengthening maternal healthcare through the establishment of a dedicated maternity ward.
Bhalla expressed hope that it would inspire more organisations and individuals to contribute towards nation-building, adding that the facility would stand as a lasting symbol of compassion, unity, and shared responsibility.
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Emphasising the importance of the newly established maternity ward, he stated that improved access to quality maternal healthcare would contribute to safer motherhood and healthier generations.
He further commended the Gojendro Foundation for its continued service to marginalised sections and its generous contribution in constructing and dedicating the building to the government for upgrade of the CHC, calling it a noteworthy example of the synergy between public service and philanthropy.
Minister for Home and Youth Affairs & Sports Govindas Konthoujam along with MLAs T Robindro, Th Basantakumar, I Nalini Devi, Th Shanti, S Premchandra Kumbi and Md Abdul Nasir attended the event.
Representatives of the CHC also submitted memoranda to the governor, highlighting various concerns related to service delivery and equipment constraints.