Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 01 2010:
A three-day Public Information Campaign on Central Government sponsored flagship programmes will be held at Loyalakpa Laibung, Keinou of Bishnupur district from
October 5 .
The programme is being organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) in association with Prasar Bharti, DFP, DAVP, Song and Drama Division, different Departments of State Government, Central Government, NGOs, local clubs, SHGsa and Keinou Gram Panchayat.
Speaking to reporters in a press conference held in this regard at its office, Media and Communication Officer of PIB, L Premlata Devi said that the objective of the programme is to spread awareness among public on the flagship programmes like NRHM, RTI, ICDS, NREGS, rural electrification, rural drinking water supply, rural housing (Indira Awaj Yojana), Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana, rural telephony and total sanitation campaign etc.
Saying that a Core Committee has been formed to organise the event, Premlata added that presentation of theme based cultural programmes, opening of exhibition stalls, free medical camp and public meeting are the main highlights of the campaign.
Informing that PIB in collaboration with other Central and State Government Departments had earlier organised such campaigns in other districts as well, Premlata said that Keinou is the ninth place where such awareness campaign will be held.
Media and Communication Officer L Premlata also urged the people of Bishnupur district to take the opportunity of understanding the flagship programmes by taking part in the programme.