SW Director visits CCpur, assures welfare outreach
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By Our Staff Reporter
CCpur, Apr 3 : After a prolonged period during which departments based in Imphal were unable to fully access the hill districts of Manipur, the Director of Social Welfare Department, Sheikh Abdul Hakim, visited Churachandpur district yesterday under the initiative of the Chief Minister.
During the visit, the Director met MLAs, Anganwadi workers, and members of the public, holding direct interactions to deliberate on developmental activities and welfare measures in the district. He held discussions with several legislators, including Henglep AC MLA Letzamang Haokip, Singhat AC MLA Chinlunthang Manlun, Churachandpur AC MLA LM Khaute, and Saikot AC MLA Paolienlal Haokip. He also met the son of late Thanlon AC MLA Vungzagin Valte, and discussed various developmen- tal initiatives undertaken by the department.
Later, Sheikh Abdul Hakim interacted with Anganwadi workers, helpers, supervisors, depart- mental staff, and differently-abled individuals from various parts of the district. He listened to their grievances and apprised them of the various schemes being implemented by the department for their welfare.
The Churachandpur Anganwadi Workers’ Association expressed apprecia- tion to the Director and his team for visiting the district and engaging directly with the people.
The association also acknowledged the Govern- ment’s efforts in addressing the challenges faced by the people. At the same time, they conveyed their desire to meet the Chief Minister personally, expressing concern over the uncertainty regarding when and how such a meeting could take place.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Abdul Hakim stated that the Chief Minister is keen on understanding the needs of the people and personally monitoring developmental activities. He said the visit was part of this broader initiative to strengthen outreach and ensure effective governance.
He further informed that the department is taking steps to release the pending old-age pension for the past six months within this month. Emphasising better coordination, he noted that efforts would be made to strengthen ties between departmental offices and MLAs for the welfare of the people.
Reiterating the department’s commitment, he assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries. He urged all concerned to extend cooperation in achieving this objective, adding that the Chief Minister has directed officials to ensure that public welfare measures are effectively implemented.
During the visit, the Director also inspected the One Stop Centre in Churachandpur and reviewed the functioning of the District Social Welfare Department.
The visit has instilled hope among the people for improved coordination, enhanced outreach, and timely delivery of welfare benefits in the district.
CCpur, Apr 3 : After a prolonged period during which departments based in Imphal were unable to fully access the hill districts of Manipur, the Director of Social Welfare Department, Sheikh Abdul Hakim, visited Churachandpur district yesterday under the initiative of the Chief Minister.
During the visit, the Director met MLAs, Anganwadi workers, and members of the public, holding direct interactions to deliberate on developmental activities and welfare measures in the district. He held discussions with several legislators, including Henglep AC MLA Letzamang Haokip, Singhat AC MLA Chinlunthang Manlun, Churachandpur AC MLA LM Khaute, and Saikot AC MLA Paolienlal Haokip. He also met the son of late Thanlon AC MLA Vungzagin Valte, and discussed various developmen- tal initiatives undertaken by the department.
Later, Sheikh Abdul Hakim interacted with Anganwadi workers, helpers, supervisors, depart- mental staff, and differently-abled individuals from various parts of the district. He listened to their grievances and apprised them of the various schemes being implemented by the department for their welfare.
The Churachandpur Anganwadi Workers’ Association expressed apprecia- tion to the Director and his team for visiting the district and engaging directly with the people.
The association also acknowledged the Govern- ment’s efforts in addressing the challenges faced by the people. At the same time, they conveyed their desire to meet the Chief Minister personally, expressing concern over the uncertainty regarding when and how such a meeting could take place.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Abdul Hakim stated that the Chief Minister is keen on understanding the needs of the people and personally monitoring developmental activities. He said the visit was part of this broader initiative to strengthen outreach and ensure effective governance.
He further informed that the department is taking steps to release the pending old-age pension for the past six months within this month. Emphasising better coordination, he noted that efforts would be made to strengthen ties between departmental offices and MLAs for the welfare of the people.
Reiterating the department’s commitment, he assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries. He urged all concerned to extend cooperation in achieving this objective, adding that the Chief Minister has directed officials to ensure that public welfare measures are effectively implemented.
During the visit, the Director also inspected the One Stop Centre in Churachandpur and reviewed the functioning of the District Social Welfare Department.
The visit has instilled hope among the people for improved coordination, enhanced outreach, and timely delivery of welfare benefits in the district.