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Union Minister Visits Troubled Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

Union Minister Ajay Tamta is on a three-day visit to assess development work in Manipur. He specifically visited conflict-affected tribal districts to review central government schemes. The minister met with displaced communities and inspected various infrastructure projects. This marks the third central minister's visit to the troubled state this month alone.

Key Points: Ajay Tamta Reviews Central Schemes in Violence-Hit Manipur

  • Minister Tamta reviewed flagship schemes in Pherzawl and Churachandpur districts
  • Interacted with internally displaced persons affected by ethnic violence
  • Inspected PMGSY road projects and community health centers
  • Distributed benefits under PMJAY, PMAY and PM-KISAN schemes
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Union Minister reviews progress of works under various schemes, projects in Manipur

Union Minister Ajay Tamta reviews progress of government schemes in Manipur's conflict-affected districts, meets IDPs and inspects development projects.

"Visited Churachandpur, Manipur and reviewed the progress of works under various departments and Central schemes. - Ajay Tamta"

Imphal, Nov 12

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Wednesday reviewed various ongoing flagship schemes and projects of the Central and state governments in Manipur's tribal-inhabited Pherzawl district, officials said.

The Union Minister, who arrived in Manipur on Tuesday on a three-day visit to the trouble-torn state, also visited another tribal-dominated district, Churachandpur, where he reviewed flagship schemes and projects being implemented by various departments.

Minister Tamta interacted with representatives of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence in Churachandpur on Tuesday. In a post on X, he wrote, "Visited Churachandpur, Manipur and reviewed the progress of works under various departments and Central schemes. Engaged with the district administration, beneficiaries of government schemes, and members of displaced communities."

On Wednesday, the Minister visited the Community Health Centre at Parbung, the Agarbatti Manufacturing Unit at Taithu village, and banana, betel nut and orange plantation farms in Pherzawl district.

He also inspected the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road connecting Taithu and Zoliensuo villages before holding a review meeting at the Pherzawl district headquarters.

After returning to Imphal, the Union Minister is scheduled to meet Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Later, he will attend a review meeting on the ongoing projects of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) in Manipur.

On Thursday, the Union Minister will visit the Kanglatombi War Memorial, followed by a briefing by senior NHIDCL officials.

Before returning to New Delhi, he will visit Presidency College, Motbung, in Kangpokpi district, where he will interact with beneficiaries of various government schemes.

Tamta will also distribute materials and benefits under schemes including PMJAY, PMAY, PM-KISAN, PMEGP, and Shakti Sadan.

He is the third Union Minister to visit the strife-torn state this month. Last week, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Women and Child Development Minister Savitri Thakur visited different districts of Manipur. They reviewed the implementation of various Central and state government projects and schemes.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Third minister this month visiting Manipur shows the Centre's commitment. But I hope these visits translate into actual ground-level improvements, not just photo opportunities. The IDPs need sustainable solutions, not temporary relief.
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Arjun K
The agarbatti manufacturing unit and plantation farms are excellent initiatives for local employment. This is what development should look like - creating sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities. 👍
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the development focus, I'm concerned about the ethnic tensions in Manipur. Hope the minister's interactions with IDPs lead to meaningful reconciliation efforts. Peace is essential for any development to succeed.
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Vikram M
Distribution of benefits under PMJAY, PMAY, and PM-KISAN will directly help the common people. These schemes have made a difference across India, and Manipur deserves the same support. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The NHIDCL projects are crucial for connecting remote areas. Better roads mean better access to markets, healthcare, and education. This is infrastructure development at its best - connecting people and opportunities.

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