Imphal: Bringing a solution to the present crisis in the state would take time as the situation had become chronic and fragile, said Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on the occasion of Nupi Lal Numit observation held at the Nupee Lal Memorial complex, here on Thursday.
Biren said the state and central government had been putting all efforts to bring a permanent solution. The state government in coordination with central forces had been giving every effort to track Laishram Kamalbabu who went missing from Leimakhong Army campus, he added.
Manipur government observed Nupee Lal Numit, 2024 with Biren leading the ministers, MLA and senior officials in paying the floral tribute to the departed women who sacrificed for the cause Manipur.
A formal function was also held at the G.P. Women’s College, after paying the floral tribute at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex.
Minister Th. Biswajit Singh, MLA Irengbam Nalini Devi, MLA SS. Olish and MLA Sagolshem Kebi Devi also shared the dais with the chief minister.
Biren said Nupee Lal Numit had been observed every year to remember the role played by ‘our’ brave women in 1904 and 1939, revolting against the injustice of British imperialism. The bravery and courage shown by Manipuri women in other instances including ousting the Burmese (Awa) during the Seven Year Devastation period (1819-1826) should also be remembered, he added.
The bravery and courage could also be seen among present day women of the state, as they had been leading from the forefront in every issue pertaining to the safety of the people of the state, he said. He spoke on the contribution of Manipuri women in certain sectors including social, economic, art and culture, hospitality and games and sports among others, apart from their household activities. He added that cultural performances shown by our women in different national and international events had shown the uniqueness of our culture across the world.
The state government, acknowledging the hard work and commitment of women, had introduced certain women welfare schemes including Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme, providing financial assistance of Rs 500 per month to unemployed women who are above the age of 40 years. He further informed that Ima markets had been constructed across every district of the state, considering the role of women in economic activities. Financial assistance had also been given to women sports persons in establishing training institutes, to provide training to young athletes in their respective disciplines, he said.
The state government had requested the central government to review and withdraw AFSPA from the re-imposed areas, Biren said. He sought cooperation and support from the public in the government’s effort to restore peace and tranquility in the state.
Nupee Lal drama presented by the Nupee Lal Memorial Association Drama Party and presentation of songs by the artistes of Shri Shri Bal Mukunda Dev Government Music College, Imphal were the other highlights of the observation at G.P. Women’s College.
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