Our Correspondent
Imphal, Sep. 22 (EMN): Vice-Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar of NITI Aayog visits Manipur to held a high level meeting with Chief Minister N Biren Singh here on Friday.
Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Chairman of the State Planning Board, Chief Secretary led high ranking officials and heads of different Central Government institutes attended the meeting.Speaking at the meeting, Dr Rajiv emphasised on formulating a better accountability mechanism regarding usage of funds.
Observing that the Government needs to create a condition to attract more and more private investments, he stressed the need of better co-ordination between the State Planning Departments and NITI-Aayog to carry forward the proposals.
During the meeting, the state government sought attention and intervention from NITI Aayog for speedy socio-economic development of the State.
Chief Minister Biren Singh speaking at the meeting said the new government is trying hard to accelerate development in the State in order to match with the progress of other States. He expressed hope that NITI Aayog would extend all possible assistance to the State Government.
With 4% coverage of State population in term of household Water Supply, the NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman agreed to support State Government’s proposal for a major project in this area for external funding.
Other proposals include introduction of ropeway from Ukhrul to Shirui, from Marjing Hill to Langol and Chaoba Ching to Sendra, upgradation of National Highways, construction of flyover and underpasses for Imphal city and surrounding areas, circular railways,adequate maintenance funds for national highways.
The State Government also proposed that the Barauni-Guwahati gas pipeline be extended up to Imphal along the main axis or its spur. Introduction of air ambulance service in the State was a felt need and urgent steps in this regard were requested.
