It is the responsibility of the govt. to work for the welfare and well-being of the people, says CM
Our Correspondent
Imphal, Sep. 27 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the state’s future lies in the tourism sector while stating that the state government has been putting in every effort to bring positive changes in the state.
Biren Singh was speaking at the World Tourism Day celebration organised by the Department of tourism on the theme “Rethinking Tourism” at Maibam Lotpa Ching in Bishnupur district on Tuesday.
Stating that the government is developing more tourist circuits across the state so as to attract tourists, he said that the government has started developing many tourist spots including Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou, the 120 feet tall Sagol Kangjei statue at Marjing, Heritage site at Makhel, Rani Gaidinliu Museum, Cultural Centre at Behiang and amusement parks at various places, etc.
He said that the Kangkhui cave and Tharon cave will be opened for tourists soon. The government is constructing a five-star hotel at the Old High Court Complex in Imphal in partnership with Tata group, he added.
Highlighting the objective to promote the traditional polo ‘Sagol Kangjei’ in local tongue and encourage Sagol Kangjei players and pony breeders, he said the government will organise Chief Minister’s Sagol Kangjei Tournament in the upcoming Sangai Festival 2022.
Stating that it is the responsibility of the government to work for the welfare and well-being of the people, he said that the government has taken up various initiatives such as improving air and surface connectivity in the last 5 years to boost the tourism sector.
He said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Northeast India has been transformed and has become India’s growth engine.
Commenting on the central government’s decision to withdraw the special allowances to All India Services officers working in the Northeastern region recently, he said, such a step shows that the law and order situation has improved and peace has been restored in the region.
Biren Singh also said that the state government has tied up with Samsung company for establishing a world class training facility for sportspersons and for which, a virtual training zone will be developed for disciplines like football, boxing, judo, badminton, hockey and archery in the first phase. He expressed hope that such initiative will help further towards producing many world class athletes.
Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh, Chairman (Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited) Karam Shyam, MLAs Y Radheshyam, S Kunjeshwor, Chairman (Loktak Development Authority) M Asnikumar, Administrative Secretaries and officials of the Tourism Department attended the function.
