IT News
Imphal, July 12:
The State Cabinet has decided to convene the state Assembly session on July 31, 2024. In a press briefing, Sapam Ranjan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and DIPR, and spokesperson for the government, detailed the decisions made during today’s Cabinet meeting, which addressed 43 listed agenda items.
Minister Sapam Ranjan announced that the state Assembly session will commence on July 31, 2024, following the conclusion of the previous session on March 5, 2024.
Regarding the establishment of new districts, the Cabinet has resolved to appoint administrative staff and deploy Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel. The Home Department will oversee the rationalization of necessary staff and VDF requirements, and VDF personnel will now be transferable.
The Cabinet has also planned significant legislative amendments, including revisions to the Manipur Private School Registration and Regulation Act of 2017 and the DMU Act to address Vice-Chancellor selection and tenure. In the healthcare sector, new rules under the Manipur Health Service dental regulations will be formulated.
Furthermore, the Cabinet intends to scrutinize the recruitment process within the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, with a committee tasked to investigate any irregularities; recruitment found to be irregular will be scrapped.
Additionally, the Transport Department will initiate auctions for fancy vehicle registration numbers through the EVAHAN portal, while the Panchayati Raj Department will create new posts. Moreover, crucial decisions regarding land allocation for airport expansion and other developments were finalized.
