Dev Photos Strikes Chord with Bishnupur Residents

Bishnupur, Oct 16: In a move to disseminate information about the various spectrum of  centrally-sponsored schemes in all parts of the states, a five-day long photo exhibition on the theme ‘Bharat Nirman’ was set into motion Tuesday at Kiyamba Ningshing Shanglen (Bishnupur Town Hall) in Bishnupur district headquarters. The exhibition which would continue till October 20 is being organized by the Field Exhibition Office, Directorate of  Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Imphal in collaboration with Bishnupur Municipal Council (BMC).

Inaugurating the campaign, Laishram Lolindro, Chairperson, Bishnupur Municipal Council lauded the Government of India for launching various projects for the welfare of the public. The photos were a testimony of what have been done by the central government, he said and added that the Bishnupur Municial Council is implementing some of the centally-sponsored schemes with success in its jurisdiction. The chairperson also praised DAVP, Imphal for bringing photo exhibition program in Bishnupur with the aims of creating mass awareness about the programs & policies of the Government.

‘Its an eye-opener for me’ said Maisnam Bimola, Vice-Chairperson, BMC, who graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. She also informed that she would ask students and public to visit the exhibition hall to take benefit of the opportunity. S Tomba Singh, Ex-Cjairperson, BMC, who made his presence felt as Functional President outlined that the flagship programs of the Government is to bring equal development for all the people of India.

Putting forward the aim of the exhibition, Dr Gin Gangte, IIS, Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP, Imphal spelled out some of the important schemes such as MGNGERS, NRHM, SSA, PMGSY, Rural Connectivity, Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana, JNURM, etc and calls for sincere, transparent and honest implementation of Government schemes for maximum benefit of the targeted beneficiaries. The IIS officer also highlighted that DAVP, Imphal organized series of mass awareness campaign through photo exhibition during the past two months at Mayang Imphal, Wangoi, Lilong and Lamsang. ‘Photos have a lasting impression’ said Dr Gin Gangte whilst extending invitation to the public to take opportunity of the campaign.

Earlier, N Sanaojaba Singh, Executive Officer, BMC talked on the topic of flagship programs initiated by the Government of India. The Executive Officer also enlightened the gathering by informing that BMC is implementing Water Supply Schemes under UDISSMT (JNURM) and Housing Schemes under IHSDP (JNURM) with satisfaction. ‘These photos reflects what the Government is doing for her people’ said Sanajaoba and added that the exhibition is ‘very informative to the public as well as student of the area as the photographs shown in the exhibition shows what the Government of India is taking up for the welfare of the people’.

The five-day photo exhibition with a collection of 138 photographs including 15 eye-catching photos from Bishnupur Municipal Council will definitely helped the public in understanding about the initiatives being undertaken by the Government of India for the welfare of the people.