Manipur: Focus on roads, electricity, and other facilities in Tengnoupal villages
Imphal: Under the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II, funded by the central government , 16 border villages in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district have been identified for critical infrastructure interventions (CII).
Baseline surveys for these villages have been completed, and 239 additional villages have been verified for key interventions, including roads, telecom connectivity, and livelihood-generation assets, District Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Yadav, IAS, said during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Tengnoupal High School Ground.
Highlighting infrastructural progress during the 2025–26 financial year, the DC said that MGNREGA had generated 609,467 person-days of employment, averaging 46.77 man-days per household for more than 17,098 job card holders across Tengnoupal, Machi, and Moreh blocks. “We are now moving confidently toward the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and the Ajeevika Mission – Gramin, which will enhance employment opportunities to 125 workdays, strengthen asset creation, align activities with agricultural cycles, and unlock new funding avenues for our journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047,” he added.
Social mobilisation under MSRLM has also strengthened community institutions. With the formation of new Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Tengnoupal now has 357 SHGs across 54 Village Level Federations (VLF) and 4 Cluster Level Federations (CLF), supported through systematic training in bookkeeping, auditing, and leadership.
Livelihood initiatives have seen notable success. Beneficiaries include 30 piggery units, 60 women trained in tailoring, 50 entrepreneurs supported with RAMP branding and skill training, and 60 individuals assisted with Udyam registration. Under DDU-GKY, 27 out of 60 trained youths have already secured employment.
Social welfare schemes continue to support vulnerable populations. The National Social Assistance Programme has provided aid to 1,104 elderly citizens, 106 widows, and 18 individuals with disabilities, while the Annapurna Scheme supplies free food grains to 183 needy beneficiaries.
“These initiatives reflect our commitment to inclusive development, stronger rural livelihoods, and a more secure and prosperous Tengnoupal,” the DC said, highlighting the district’s focus on social mobilisation, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth.
