IMPHAL, April 19: MLA, Z Kikhonbou Newmai has inaugurated five schools at Tamei sub-division which were constructed under Surva Siksha Abiyan (SSA) in accordance to the initiation taken up by state government towards the development of education sector.
The inauguration function was held during a tour programme conducted from April 16 to 18. The MLA was accompanied by Executive member of ADC-TML and member (ADC-TML) Hatling Doungel. The inaugurated five schools which were constructed under SSA are Langnom Village Primary School, Pangmol Village Primary School, Thingtungbung Primary School, Kolbung Primary School and Ngalunphei Primary School.
In connection with the inaugural function, a public meeting was held at Kaimai, Oinamlong, Phaiton area. As chief guest of the function MLA of Tamei, Z Kikhonbou Newmai said that the Tamei AC which is under Tamenglong District was in a deplorable condition earlier, but with the taking up of various developmental works, the area has developed to some extent.
The developmental works were taken up as per the initiative of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, he expressed.
Many schools, hospital, bridges have been constructed in the sub-division for the welfare of the public. As compared to earlier days, the lifestyle of the people residing in the area has changed which is a good sign, he added.
Z Kikhonbou Newmai who is also the Vice-Chairman of Hill Area Committee appealed to the people to not give obstruction to any developmental work taken up by the government in the area.
Cooperation and support of people are much required for speedy development. Dreams of uplifting the area similar to the urban areas will not be accomplished without the support of the people. If people are not satisfied with the works taken up, then information or complaint should be given to the concerned authorities to look into the matter, instead of banning the works, the MLA said.
He continued that the government is for the people and without the support of people government cannot survive. In-order to bring more development in hill area, people should cast their votes in the ensuing ADC election to the Congress representatives, he said.