In a significant development push, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, inaugurated three key projects in Moirangpurel, Imphal East district, aimed at improving rural connectivity and educational infrastructure.

Projects Inaugurated

1. Itham Moirangpurel Bridge

• Constructed over the Thoubal River.
• Built under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
• Project cost: Rs 645.84 lakh.
• Objective: Enhance rural road connectivity and ensure all-weather access to villages.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana operates under the Ministry of Rural Development and aims to provide road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.

2. Model Residential School

• Constructed under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
• Funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• Project cost: Rs 25.62 crore.
• Objective: Improve educational access in minority-concentrated areas and reduce regional disparities.

3. Science and Arts Block, Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School

• Built under Samagra Shiksha scheme.
• Funded by Samagra Shiksha Manipur.
• Cost: Rs 3.78 crore.
• Implemented by the Education Engineering Wing.
• Objective: Strengthen secondary education infrastructure and improve learning outcomes.

Samagra Shiksha is a centrally sponsored scheme integrating school education from pre-primary to Class XII.

Governance Focus

• The Chief Minister assured steps to address teacher shortages.
• Directed officials to submit reports regarding Internally Displaced Persons in Laikhong village for welfare support.

Statement-Based MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Education.

(b) Samagra Shiksha covers only higher education institutions.

(c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram is aimed at minority area development.

(d) Itham Moirangpurel Bridge was funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Answer: (c)

Exam Hook: 

Which ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?

One-line wrap: The projects reflect integrated rural connectivity and education reforms driving inclusive development in Manipur.

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