CM inaugurates workshop building at airport
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, April 16 2021: Chief Minister N Biren Singh today inaugurated a new electrical and mechanical workshop building at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport Imphal.

Planning and Development Authority (PDA), Manipur was the implementing agency for the construction of the workshop building.

Speaking on the occasion, N Biren Singh appreciated the officials of the PDA on completion of the project and for maintaining quality.

Stating that upgradation of Imphal airport to an international airport was a long awaited project, he stressed on the need to develop the airport into a fully functional international airport at the earliest.

The Chief Minister urged every implementing agency to better prepare their manpower, technical know-how and other necessary infrastructure before taking any work contract.

He stated that assessment of the ground situation by work agencies concerned is very necessary for timely completion of any project.

Quality should always be maintained by every implementing agency while carrying out any project keeping in view the larger interest of the public and the State, he added.

Maintaining that connectivity of Manipur with other States of India has considerably improved in recent years, N Biren said that the Government would consult with the Airport Authority of India to develop necessary infrastructure and facilities for extending the operational duration of the Imphal airport.

Regarding the surge of COVID-19 positives cases in many other States, he informed that the Government has issued an order making it mandatory for all persons entering Manipur to produce a COVID-19 negative test report taken within 72 hours from their arrival time with effect from April 18 .

He also urged the public to refrain from unnecessary gatherings and co-operate with the Government's effort to contain the spread of the second wave of the pandemic by strictly adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued.

The SOPs were prepared under the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to save the lives of the people from the disease, he added.

Chairman, Planning and Development Authority T Robindro stated that the PDA was entrusted with the project to construct the workshop in November 2017.The workshop was completed in March this year, he added.

Chairman, Loktak Development Authority L Susindro, Regional Executive Director, North East Region, Airport Authority of India M Suresh, Director, Imphal International Airport Dr S Mariappan, officials of the PDA and Bir Tikendrajit International Airport attended the programme.

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