Manipur: Union Minister Ajay Tamta visits Churachandpur, reviews development projects

Imphal: Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta visited Churachandpur in Manipur on Tuesday to review the works of various departments.

During his visit, the Minister interacted with the district administration, beneficiaries of government schemes, and members of displaced communities.

He was received at the Mini Secretariat by Deputy Commissioner Dharun Kumar S., along with district-level officers, representatives of internally displaced persons (IDPs), and scheme beneficiaries.

A programme was held in the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat, where the district administration reiterated its commitment to inclusive growth and welfare.

Awards were presented to five IDP students who excelled in board examinations, underscoring the government’s emphasis on education and support for displaced families.

The event also featured the distribution of benefits under key flagship schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Participants who excelled in various competitions organized to mark Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025 were also felicitated.

Tamta presented special awards to Lalthazam, CEO of ADCC; Seiminthang, ADC, Churachandpur; and two Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) Fellows in recognition of their contributions to local development initiatives.

Following the felicitation ceremony, Ajay Tamta reviewed the progress of departmental works under different Central and State schemes.

He interacted with officials from multiple departments and aspirational blocks, appreciated their efforts, and assured continued Central support to address local challenges and strengthen implementation on the ground.