New Delhi
“The attainment of statehood on January 21, 1972 was a landmark in the history of our people... It fulfilled a long cherished dream to empower ourselves to shape our own destiny within the framework of the Constitution of India," Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said in his missive on the eve of 51st Statehood Day.
In a statement, he pledged that - "In the coming decade, the state will move from an ‘Aspirational Manipur’ to a ‘Model Manipur’. ‘Model Manipur’ will be a growth story sketched from the sweat of our people".
"The ‘Model Manipur’ will be based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Vocal for Local.
In order to utilise the vast potential of agro based industry, the state will witness a major push on organic farming and agro based industry. With special focus on chakhao, kiwi, orange and pineapple, all sectors of horticulture and agriculture will be linked to facilitate exports," said Singh, the first BJP chief minister of the northeastern state.
‘Model Manipur’ will be a State free from corruption, insurgency and instability," he asserted.
The Chief Minister said, "Let us work towards making this ‘Model Manipur’ a reality in the coming decade. Together, we can build a Manipur which is inclusive, strong and integrated. I have full faith that the BJP will form the next government to once again serve the people of Manipur".
The state goes to the polls on Feb 27 and March 3.
The Chief Minister also said, "Manipur of the next decade will also witness extensive preservation efforts as well as promotion of Manipur’s cultural heritage. From exotic cuisine to traditional dance forms, the various flavours of Manipur will be promoted through multiple regional as well as national cultural events."
The BJP government in the next decade promises to provide: Stability and not insurgency
Peace and not bloodshed, Merit and not commission, Development and not blockades
Innovation and not division and Glory and not criminalisation.
He also said in the new decade, through improved rail and road connectivity, Manipur will serve as the ‘Gateway of Trade and Commerce’ to the South East Asian countries.
"To promote trade in the state, linkages across the Bay of Bengal trade network will be developed. Manipur’s trade routes will begin from where the sun rises and end where the sun sets".
The National Sports University will shape the sporting culture of the country.
"With the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Miniter centred around ‘Khelo India’, Manipur will emerge as a Model State for sports with world class sporting infrastructure.
The focus of ‘Model Manipur’ will also be on development of the state as a Global tourist hub. Numerous eco-tourism spots will be developed in the state, he said.
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Six states 'areas of concern' for Covid, says Govt
New Delhi
The Government of India on Thursday flagged that six states including Delhi and Maharashtra
continue to remain areas of concern due to an increase in the weekly positivity rate in the week ending
January 20.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said as compared to the weekly
positivity rate in the week ending January 20 as compared to the weekly positive rate
reported in the week ending January 13, were - Maharashtra (20.35% vs 22.12%); Karnataka (6.78% vs 15.12%);
Tamil Nadu (10.70% vs 20.50%); Kerala (12.28% vs 32.34%); Delhi (21.70% vs 30.53%) and Uttar Pradesh (3.32%
vs 6.33%).
“These are the states with whom we are in continuous contact and we are reviewing the situation.
We have sent central teams to these states, who have visited various districts. The health
administration of the states have been briefed,” Bhushan said.
The government has said that a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases continued to be noted in India,
with the weekly positivity rate touching almost 16% mark in the last one week.
“The pandemic situation shows that the third surge is now spreading in almost all parts of the country,"
said Dr V K Paul, head of India’s Covid-19 task force
"It is also clear that the deaths are low. Vaccination has acted as a shield…the mortality is significantly low.
But the overall positivity of 16% is quite high. There are some states with 50% percent positivity
(Goa)….the virus is spreading rapidly," Dr Paul said.
The health ministry also said in the week ending January 19, 515 districts across the country
reported a positivity rate as compared to 335 districts in the week ending January 12.
In terms of active cases, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, UP, Gujarat,
Odisha, Delhi and Rajasthan are among the top 10 States in terms of active cases.
On Jan 20, 2022, there were 3,17,532 new cases, 380 deaths and 19,24,051 active cases.
Proportion of fully vaccinated people is 72 percent while 52 percent of children in 15-18 age group in the
country have been vaccinated:
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