Imphal, Sep 23 (Representative) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various projects in Khoupum Sub-division, Noney district. Chief Minister said that the projects for which foundation stones are laid and inaugurated today is for around Rs. 196 crore. The projects for which foundation stones were laid today are construction of football stadium at Khoupum (NEC) under YAS, Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Bishnupur-Nungba Road, Improvement of Khoupum Sub-division HQ Ring Road (RIDF), improvement of Intra-village roads of seven colonies of Gaidimjang Village under Khoupum Sub-Division HQ under SACI 2023-2024 and construction of Type-III and Type-II Quarters in Khoupum PS under SACI 2023-24, construction of Water Supply Scheme at Khoupum Sub-division HQ, Noney District, Khongsang Guest House near the Khongsang Railway Station. The Chief Minister also inaugurated an Open Gym at Thanagong Village and Transit quarter/Hostel at Khangsinglung Hr. Sec School, Khoupum, Noney District.
He said that the transit accommodation inaugurated today was constructed under Hill Areas Development Programme (HADP). He further stressed that during the past six years, Tamenglong has seen many visible changes including improvement of the Khongshang Road, development of football ground, water supply schemes among others. N. Biren Singh continued that the government is also developing an Amusement Park, seven-a-side football ground in the district and further assured construction of a Khoupum Water supply. Further commending Khoupum’s beauty, the Chief Minister said that Khoupum is a beautiful God-gifted place, and assured that a tourist circuit will come up soon at Khoupum. Deliberating further on developmental works undertaken in the district, the Chief Minister highlighted ongoing constructions of Ayush Hospital at Thangal Village and a 50 bedded hospital at Noney. He also said that understanding the importance of NH 37, a Trauma Centre and Blood bank is already functioning at Nungba. Reassuring his commitment to make Tamenglong one of the most developed districts, the Chief Minister also requested the people to make some compromise while seeking land compensation for developmental works like road construction.
The Chief Minister assured to provide a fire service and additional ambulance at Noney soon. He also assured to construct an Ima Market at Khoupum. He lauded the people of both Noney and Tamenglong districts for preserving and protecting the forest cover including in the Khoupum area. N. Biren Singh said that the present turmoil in the State is quite unfortunate and said Churachandpur, some parts of Tengnoupal, Imphal East, Imphal West, Kangpokpi, Bishnupur are disturbed, but the State is trying hard to help those affected by providing pre-fabricated homes, helping those who can resettle at their original localities, deploying security forces, opening national highways, lifting internet ban. The government is trying hard to improve the situation, he said, adding that the indigenous communities of the State should continue to live as one. He said that the government will continue to fight poppy plantations and illegal drug business.