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Imphal, Feb 2:
The third session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began today with the Governor’s address and highlighting departmental achievements and developments of the State Government. An official press release of the Manipur Legislative Assembly states the following achievements and development of the Government.
The Governor began his speech by wishing the members a productive and prosperous New year. Law and order and Justice delivery update of the state was outlined in the Governor’s speech. The Governor informed that law and order situation and security environment in Manipur has improved significantly in the recent years, and during 2022, 75 insurgents surrendered, 309 extremists were arrested and various arms, ammunitions etc. were recovered. Giving a further boost to the peace process in the State, the Government of lndia and the State Government has entered into a cessation of operation agreement with the Zeliangrong United Front that had been active for more than a decade. With improved security scenario, 15 police station areas in 6 districts of the State has been excluded from the Disturbed Area Notification with effect from 1st April, 2022.The Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been revoked from these areas. Government of lndia approved construction of 34 Police Outposts along lndo-Myanmar international Border and 6 Police Outposts along National Highway- 37 (lmphal-Jiribam) with cost of Rs. 80.40 crore under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States. Out of these, construction of 1 2 (twelve) of Border Police Outposts and 3 (three) Police Outposts along NH-37 are in progress.
Under the initiative of ‘War on Drugs 2.0’, the Government continues its fight against Drugs, to root out the menace of illegal drugs and to protect the youths of the state. During 2022, 3517 acres of illicit poppy cultivation were destroyed in different areas of the state and 2,567 kg. of contraband drugs disposed. Over 2,384 kg. of drugs consisting of Heroin, Brown Sugar, Opium, Amphetamine, Ganja, Methamphetamine, Spasmo Proxivon and nearly 40,000 bottles of Cough Syrup were seized. 504 cases were registered under ND&PS Act and 32 persons were convicted. 84 persons were detained under PlT NDPS Act. During 2022, about 3,629 FIR cases were registered under different sections of Law. 1883 criminal cases were disposed of with 500 cases charge sheeted and 1,383 in Final Reports. Sensitive cases relating to crime against women and children were given top most priority in investigation. 91 cases relating to crime against women and 52 cases under POCSO Act were registered. Efforts to modernise the police force in the state are underway. Under the scheme of “Assistance to States and Union Territories for Modernisation of Police”, various vehicles, computers, telecom and forensic equipment were procured. Relief compensation amounting to over Rs. 212 lakh was provided to victims of extremist action and under central and state Victim compensation schemes. Recruitment for 1 ,830 posts of Riflemen for 10th and 11th IRB were completed. Recruitment is under process for 1385 posts consisting of various ranks. To provide sufficient infrastructure for the Judiciary, construction of District Court Complex in Kakching, Noney and Senapati was started. Annexe Court building at Bishnupur Court Complex was also inaugurated. The District and Sessions Court at Tamenglong was established. The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Tamenglong has started functioning. The new District Court building at Tamenglong with residential quarter of Judges is targeted for completion in 2023. The High court and the subordinate courts disposed 7,405 cases during 2022.
For Healthcare, under Chief Minister’s Health for All program, more than three lakh persons in over 870 villages have been screened for ten non-communicable diseases through door-to-door screening. The insurance cost available for each enrolled family under CMHT has been enhanced from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per annum. A total of over 2.04 lakh families with 6.73 lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled under CM Hakshelgi Tengbang Scheme. over 1.30 lakh patients have benefited till date with their treatment cost of Rs. 148.9 crore borne under the scheme.
Under AB-PMJAY over 1.53 lakh households with 4.76 lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled. 85,866 beneficiaries have availed treatment till date with treatment cost of Rs. 111 .80 crore borne under the scheme. State Government medical college at Churachandpur with 100 MBBS seats has commenced its maiden session. MBBS seats in JNIMS have been enhanced to 150 seats.
Regarding Finance and Planning, the Government has been taking various steps towards resource mobilization to increase tax revenue. The state’s own tax revenue increased from Rs’ 586 crore in financial year 2017-19 to Rs.1,649 crore in financial year 2021-22. This is an average annual growth of 23% during the period, mainly on account of growth in collection of State GST. The Government has ensured that expenditure on capital outlay is increased vis-d-vis revenue expenditure. During financial year 2021-22, expenditure on capital outlay increased by 33% vis-d-vis 2% for revenue expenditure. Higher expenditure on physical and social infrastructure not only enhances welfare but paves way for higher growth through multiplier effect. With increased allocation for expenditure on capital investment at Rs.573 crore for 2022-23 under special Assistance to states under capital investment, the upward trajectory in expenditure on capital outlay is expected to continue.
For Tribal Affairs, Minorities and SC & OBC Welfare 5 tribal health centres have been set up at Impa, Chamu, Morcham, Thingpuikuol and Kangjang. These centres provided health care to about 4,376 patients during 2022. To support and provide quality education to poor tribal students, 3 Eklavya Moder Residential Schools are being established at Sapermeina, Moreh and Tamenglong. During 2O22-23, under PMJVK, 116 projects costing Rs.90.93 crore were completed consisting of Sadbhav Mandaps, Hostels, school infrastructure, healthcare facilities, toilets, amongst others. Since the inception of the scheme, 17,417 units amounting to Rs.544.17 crore are completed and 382 units amounting to Rs.639.49 crore are ongoing. Under Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means based scholarship schemes, 57,524 minority students were given scholarship amounting to Rs. 33.11 crore during 2021-22. 10,992 OBC and SC students were also given pre-matric and post-matric scholarships amounting to Rs. 6.77 crore.
For Power Sector, the Government has been providing 24×7 power supply to town areas and around 23 hours per day power supply to other areas. For lighting up important areas, 74 High Mast have been installed across the state. 929 numbers of LED Street Light has been commissioned. Prepaid energy meter fo r 4.41 Lakh consumers have been installed till date. The AT&C Loss for FY 2022-23 is 20% with a target to reduce it to 15% by FY 2024-25 by augmenting to AB Cable and saturation of pre-paid meters. ln the past year, five 33/11 kV sub-Stations at lbudhou Marjing, Leimapokpam, Hiyangthang, Khangabok, Moirangpalli and Heirok were operationalized. Various existing 132/33 and 33/11 kV sub-stations were augmented with additional capacity. At present, 21 new 33/11kV sub-stations and 2 new 132/33kV Sub Stations are under construction. For safe and secure grid operation and real time power supply management, a wide network of Fibre optics cable of about 2,000km is being laid across the State. State Load Despatch Centre, Manipur Was conferred the first ever LDC Excellence Award, under the category of Emerging State Load Despatch Centres at the 9th International Conference on Power Systems – 2021.
Water Resources and Management, Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional household tap connections to over 4.5 lakh rural households in Manipur at estimated cost of Rs. 2,631.96 crore. Household with tap water connection was 5.74% of target in August 2019 and the same has now increased to 75%. Manipur is 11th Rank at National level and 1st Rank among North Eastern States in coverage of functional household tap connections. Out of 2,555 total villages, state has declared 412 Har Ghar Jal villages. Integrated Water Supply Project for lmphal Planning Area Phase-lll at a cost of Rs. 1,052.49 crore is under progress. Chingkheiching Water Treatment Plant for providing additional 45 MLD to lmphal City was also taken up under State Capital Fund and is under trial run. Drinking water distribution network for a total length of 356 km. in lmphal Municipal Corporation areas was completed under AMRUT. lnstallation of Smart Water Meter for 44,000 households is also under progress. Integrated Sewerage System for lmphal City Phase-ll at a cost of Rs. 1,255.84 crore will be taken up with New Development Bank funding. The project will cover 16 IMC wards in lmphal City.
Under National Food SecurityAct, beneficiaries have been fully digitised in the public portal and all Fair Price shops in the state have been automated. All ration cards have been Aadhaar seeded. Under Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, to ameliorate the hardships faced by the poor, additional free rice of 5 kg. per person per month was provided to all NFSA beneficiaries till December 2022. 2,00,658 beneficiaries have benefited through free LPG connection under Ujjwala 1.0 and Ujjwala 2.0.
For Education, the government is taking various steps to develop the education sector. Under Mission NAAC 2.5+, the accreditation of 20 Government colleges by National Assessment and Accreditation Council has been achieved. Assist civil service aspirants, free physical classroom coaching has been started for 200 aspirants under the chief Minister’s Scholarship scheme for Civil Services Coaching. Under Chief Minister’s College Maheiroi E-Support Scheme, 2,000 smartphones were distributed to meritorious students belonging to poor families for providing access to various e-learning platforms. Under School Fagathansi Mission’, 120 High and Higher secondary schools, have been covered. Student enrolment increased by over 30olo from 2019 to 2022 academic sessions. An increase of 5.9g% was recorded in Phase-ll, To address other gaps, 10,630 pairs of dual desk and benches were provided; 106 new classrooms, 98 new toilets and 32 science Laboratories and Libraries constructed, and 6g7 classrooms repaired.
For Agriculture and Allied Activities and Natural Resources, Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi yojana, 6.20 lakh farmers are enrolled and about Rs. 614.19 crore of income support were released to farmers. lnfrastructure development works were taken up under RKW-RAFTAAR. Farmers training hall and hostel at Wangoi and Chandel are under construction. 4 Agro Market sheds were constructed. Under value addition link production projects, 3,570 farmers were provided financial assistance for purchase of agricultural equipment and 7 Farmers interested Group for Honey Bee Rearing. Financial assistance was also released to 4,g50 farmers for conducting demonstration on wheat and Barley cultivation of 340 hectare and integrated Nutrient Management and integrated pest Management demonstration for an area of 800 hectare.l4s.44Metric tonne of HW paddy seed were distributed covering an area of 2,424 hectare. considering hardship faced by famers due to scarcity of rainfall during Kharif 2022,39 Metric tonne of pea and 54.34 Metric tonne of Mustard certified seeds to cover 650 hectare and s,434 hectare respectively were distributed at free of cost as an alternative Crop plan. Under PM Krishi Sinchayee yojana – per Drop More crop, financial assistance through direct benefit transfer were provided to 5,043 individual small and marginal farmers for 5,043 sprinkler sets with water pump set. Financial assistance for construction of 161 water harvesting structures, 4g check Dams and 10 irrigation channers were provided to 220 farmers creating irrigation potential of 338 hectare
