Feb 3, 2025: The government has been making all efforts since 2017 to bring developmental changes across the State in both the hills and the valley, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said today.
The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of multi-storied government quarters at Langol Housing Complex, Imphal West.
N. Biren Singh said that around two and a half years were lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the challenges, the government had made significant achievements, he added.
After the government returned for a second term with the love of the people, it lost around two years due to the present situation. But the government has not stopped; it has continued with developmental projects while also working towards resolving the situation, the Chief Minister stressed.
N. Biren Singh said that the multi-storied housing quarter will be a G+7 building. He further explained the need for vertical expansion to minimize land use. He also highlighted similar construction at New Checkon, where 13 high-rises are being constructed as government quarters.
Stating that similar high-rises will be constructed, the Chief Minister appealed to the people to care for nature, maintain neatness and cleanliness, and ensure that drainage systems are not blocked.
He further explained the developmental project being taken up to rejuvenate Lamphelpat and said that upon completion, it can be used as a recreational spot. He also spoke on the need for proper planning and vision while constructing structures.
While pointing out the time lost due to various reasons and the fact that the State has a long rainy season, the Chief Minister urged the PDA and the concerned contractors to work day and night for the timely completion of the building.
It may be mentioned that the project is being taken up at a project cost of around ₹65.60 crore with funding from HUDCO along with the State share. The twin block (G+7 building) will have 64 Type-III dwelling units, each comprising 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living-cum-dining room, 2 attached toilets, balconies, and other amenities.
The ceremony was attended by Ministers Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, Th. Basanta Singh, Khashim Vashum, MLAs Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh, Karam Shyam, Usham Deben Singh, Th. Shyamkumar, Losii Dikho, and other officials.
