Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that the state government will appoint Olympic Silver medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) in the Manipur police.
Talking to newsmen during the inspection of ongoing installation of Cryogenic Oxygen Plant at Porompat and construction of COVID hospital by DRDO at Kyamgei, the CM said the government has also announced a reward of Rs. 1 crore to the weightlifter for her stellar performance and making the nation proud. Chanu had brought the first medal for India at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
"Mirabai Chanu would also be rewarded with Rs. 1 crore as announced by the government," said the chief minister, who himself was a footballer before joining politics.
The CM further stated that Olympian Judoka Likmabam Sushila Devi would be promoted from the post of Constable to Sub-Inspector. He maintained that all the participants would be given Rs. 25 lakh each. Also he announced that the state government had decided to establish a world class weightlifting academy in the state soon.
Replying to the query regarding extension of curfew, the CM said that the meeting of the Technical Committee on COVID-19 is scheduled to be held on Monday. The state government is considering extending the ongoing curfew with relaxations on few essential services for the welfare of the public, he added.
Considering the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state, N. Biren informed that the government would set up Community COVID Care Centers in all the constituencies with the support of concerned MLAs, DCs, local clubs etc. Free meals would be provided to the inmates by the government, he added.
During the visit, the Chief Minister also informed that 20 KL Cryogenic Oxygen Plant, Porompat, two PSA Oxygen Plants at JNIMS COVID Block, PSA Oxygen Plants at Ukhrul, Senapati and Chandel would be inaugurated soon.
