Newmai News Network
IMPHAL, Mar 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday inaugurated three development projects at Moirangpurel in Imphal East district and flagged off a major road upgradation work.
The projects inaugurated included the Itham Moirangpurel Bridge constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a Model Residential School built under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), and the newly constructed Science and Arts Block of Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School under Samagra Shiksha, Manipur. The Chief Minister also flagged off the upgradation of the road stretch from NH-202 at Lamlai to Thoubal Dam, covering 18.50 km, at Napet Palli.
Addressing the gathering at Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School, the Chief Minister observed that the institution has not been functioning to its full capacity due to shortage of teachers. He assured that steps would be taken to fill the gap.
During the programme, information was placed before the Chief Minister regarding alleged unlawful activities along the Moirangpurel road, reportedly involving certain security personnel. Taking note of the matter, he directed the Superintendent of Police to conduct a detailed inquiry.
He also instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East to submit a report on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Laikhong village who are yet to receive assistance for purchasing mattresses through Direct Benefit Transfer. The Deputy Commissioner assured that in coordination with the Home Department, the issue would be addressed.
The Science and Arts Block of Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 3.78 crore under Samagra Shiksha Manipur and executed by the Education Engineering Wing. The infrastructure includes classrooms, laboratories, a library, separate toilets for boys and girls, and a rainwater harvesting system.
The Model Residential School, funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under PMJVK, was completed at a cost of about Rs 25.62 crore.
The Itham Moirangpurel Bridge over the Thoubal River, located at 2.10 km under Keirao Bitra Block, was built at a sanctioned cost of approximately Rs 645.84 lakh by M/s NDS Construction under PMGSY-I.
The road upgradation from NH-202 at Lamlai to Thoubal Dam forms part of a network linking NH-202 (Imphal–Ukhrul Road) and NH-102(A) (Shangshak–Tengnoupal Road). The project is under the supervision of the Public Works Department and is expected to be completed within a year.
Speaking on the occasion, Andro MLA Th. Shyamkumar appreciated the Chief Minister’s support for the development of the constituency. Lamlai MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha stated that development activities have gathered pace following the formation of the present government. Phungyar MLA Leishiyo Keishing suggested that upgrading the Napet Palli–Ashang Khullen road to National Highway status would improve connectivity and economic prospects in the region.
The programme was attended by Commissioner to the Chief Minister N. Ashok Kumar, Chief Engineer PWD Chongtham Biswachandra Singh, officials from the Education Department, students and local residents.
