Imphal : Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh attended the inaugural programme of BABINA Hospital held at Sajiwa Jail Road, Khabeisoi, Imphal East on Sunday.

A short presentation was showcased at the function on the journey of the Babina Group led by Dr. Th. Dhabali Singh. Today Babina group has grown to be one of the leading enterprises of Manipur employing more than 1200 people.

The state-of-the-art Super-speciality Hospital will be one of the leading health care units in the state as well as for adjoining states and regions particularly Nagaland, Barak Valley and Tripura in days ahead believe many in the knowhow of the medical space.

Speaking as Chief Guest of the function, N. Biren Singh stated that Manipur is one of the pioneer States in North-East India towards providing the best medical facilities to the people.

He added that a tourist attraction with a project cost of around Rs.126 crore in and around Loktak Lake will be developed. Rs.600 crore Lamphelpat Rejuvenation Project and around Rs. 36 crore for the beautification of water bodies in Waithou are being developed, he added. He announced that cable car will be introduced in Ibudhou Marjing Hill for the first time in the state.

Concrete road construction in greater Imphal has begun with the funding of around Rs.3500 crore, he added. N. Biren Singh maintained that the BJP-led government has taken up various initiatives in the health sector such as CHMT, CM Health for All etc which have benefited lakhs of needy and poor people in the State.

Mentioning initiatives of the government for the Internally Displaced People (IDP), the Chief Minister stated that under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana around 6061 inmates have been provided skilled training. Out of these around 2500 are in the process of providing them with a job.

Under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises around 700 crore will be provided by the banks to the MSMEs of the State. He appreciated and encouraged Babina Group for providing humane service to the people and creating job opportunities for thousands of people.

During the programme, Medical, Health & Family Welfare, IPR Minister, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh praised the Private players for filling the gap which the Government had left during the time of health crisis management in the State.

And thus, have helped the Government and the people of Manipur especially during the time of COVID-19 in the State. And the Government acknowledged their efforts in doing so.
Further, emphasized the importance of CMHT, the brainchild of the Chief Minister, to help the needy people of the State.

The programme was attended by MLA, Wangkhei AC, Th. Arunkumar Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Babina Group, Dr. Th. Dhabali Singh, Senior official of NEDFi, Staff and well-wishers of Babina Group.