Manipur CM inaugurates multi-utility youth centre

Our Correspondent
Imphal, Sep. 25 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh on Saturday inaugurated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Multi Utility Youth Centre, constructed under the funding from Manipur Development Society (MDS) at Haraorou, Imphal East.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Biren stated that the newly inaugurated centre would have facilities like gym, television connected to well-informed news channels and other accessories, which would be useful for youths in channelising their energy in a positive direction. Informing that construction of nine other multi utility centres is in progress at different places both in hill and valley regions, he added that the government was planning to construct 10 more such centres.

Appreciating leaders like Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mukherjee for their vision of eradicating poverty and advocating oneness of all communities, he maintained that India had attained substantial growth in many sectors under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Informing that the state government had always aimed to provide access to all services for its people affordably, he asked the public to apply for the Manipur StartUp scheme for starting a project. He further informed that one could avail loan for different kinds of farming-related activities from Manipur State Cooperative Bank Ltd. Prevalence of work culture and hard work amongst people would contribute much in making the state self-reliant, he added. 

Regarding a proposal from the locals to construct a mini stadium at YMC ground, Haraorou, Biren stated that he would surely look at what could be done under the Khelo India programme. Speaking on the forthcoming State Assembly Election, he appealed to the public to choose leaders who would work with commitment for the welfare of the people.

In his speech, Chairman (MDS), M Asnikumar stated that the centre would provide certain facilities to the youths of Haraorou and would help them in harnessing positivity to become responsible with overall knowledge growth. 

After inaugurating the centre, the Chief Minister also paid floral tribute to the portrait of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his 105th birth anniversary