CHURACHANDPUR REPORTER Independence Day, 2018 Published by DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICE, CHURACHANDPUR Independence day CHURACHANDPUR REPORTER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sl No. CONTENTS Page No. 1. The First Read 2 2. MESSAGE FROM DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 3 3. Environmental Issues in Churachandpur 4 4. Churachandpur Economy at a Glance 10 5. The Name of The Game – Football 11 6. Digital Locker 14 7. Churachandpur Police –A Shoulder to Rely On 16 8. Routine Immunisation 18 9. Activities under IDSP 19 10. A Brief Overview of NACP 22 11. Activities Report of SSA/RTE 24 12. CMHT and PMRSSM 28 13. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiative 30 14. NERCORMP 31 15. Tobacco: Harmful Effects and Benefits of Quitting 33 16. From Around the Blocks (DRDA) 35 17. Overview of Go To Village Mission in Churachandpur 40 18. Photo Section 41 2 CHURACHANDPUR REPORTER Independence day Editorial… FIRST READ The quest for ‘development’ goes on at all possible levels Churachandpur Forest Division in preservation of the as development is a means to human welfare. It is not an environment through various activities. As a way forward, end in itself. The need for sustainable development is a the writer also lists down some Dos and Don’ts that can key to the future of mankind. In its attempt to take the State be taken up at an individual level as well as institutional to the path of development, the State Government has level. The write-up assumes greater insightfulness and devised, planned and implemented various citizens’ significance in the light of slew of measures taken up by welfare schemes and programme through different the District Administration to ban use of plastic carry bags, departments. The State Government has, amongst others, illegal sand mining in river beds, hunting of wildlife using recently initiated a noble mission ie ‘Go to Village’ in its catapults, air guns, etc. As she rightly points out, policies attempt to reach out to the citizens at their doorsteps. The are made out of necessity and always for the welfare of Mission has received wide accolades from the public. As the people. The first write-up make a good correlation with evident from the venues where GTV camps were held in the second one by Dr. L.C Ngaihte titled ‘Churachandpur the district, the Government (District Administration) has to Economy at a Glance.’ Although a short piece, Dr. Ngaihte a great extent ensured timely delivery of services to eligible has candidly raised some concerns over signs of beneficiaries, on the spot solutions on the same day, etc. embryonic capitalism lurking its head in the district. While we have reasons to show appreciation to the Another area of concerns, as always is the case in multi- Government for this and many others, there is also the ethnic districts like ours, has been finding more things that urgency from all concerned to manage environmental bring the people together. We cannot deny that football hazards and prevent possible disasters. Sustenance of has built a foundation for something to grow on in our nature is the key to the development of mankind’s future. It district. Titled ‘The Name of the Game-Football,’ is in the light of this narrative that the present issue of Seiminlun Kipgen, a freelance Sports Writer envisions that ‘Churachandpur Reporter’ boldly deviates from the Churachandpur can survive on the strong foundation of previous trend by featuring three (3) special write-ups football. He rightly suggests the need to further discover including one on environmental issues in line with the things that foster unity, things that serve as unifier just as general understanding of ‘development discourse.’ Faced football. Titled ‘Tobacco: Harmful Effects and Benefits of with extremity of weather and climate down the years, we Quitting,’ Dr. Chingnunsiam lists the health and cannot afford to remain aloof from environmental concerns. environmental consequences of using tobacco. Not only The degradation of our environment is linked to perpetual raising serious concerns over the use of Tobacco, the problems of pollution, loss of forests/deforestation, solid writer also ascertains the ‘benefits’ of quitting. An overview waste disposal, et al. of the ‘Go To Village’ mission in Churachandpur district by Apart from reports/highlights of achievements/activities by Ginmuan Ngaihte, MCS sheds light on GTV camps in the various departments in the district, this issue, thematically district while Kishwar Singh, DIO (NIC) enlightens on Digi titled ‘Towards Greener Churachandpur’ is taken up to Locker and Dr. Jam Thianlal, DFWO underlines and focus on environmental and other concerns of the district presents a clear concept on routine immunization. Apart with the anticipation that it may help all concerned see from these special articles, you will also find reports/ some reality in the right perspectives. The first write-up by highlights of achievements/activities by different Smt. Nianglianhoi, MFS, In-charge DFO carefully identifies departments which truly make this issue of the environment problems besieging the district. Her write- ‘Churachandpur Reporter’ an interesting read. Happy up is reflective of the overall concerns taken up with this Independence Day! issue. She also articulately highlights the role of Independence day CHURACHANDPUR REPORTER 3 Churachandpur District Shyam Lal Poonia, IAS Manipur, India - 795128 Deputy Commissioner Telephone - 03974-234234 Mobile No - +91 7085481617 Email: [email protected] Message It is a matter of joy and pride that DIO, Churachandpur is coming up with yet another special issue of ‘Churachandpur Reporter’ on the August occasion of 72nd Independence Day of India. The issue will highlight the achievements and progress made by the district on various developmental indicators during the last one year. The people have been quit supportive in implementation of swachh Bharat Mission. Recently, Childline has been launched in the district which will help in bolstering our efforts towards providing and enabling sage environment for our children. Similarly, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme has been rolled out in the district for which I solicit support from all quarters to empower our daughters and sisters towards discrimination free Churachandpur and improvement in sex ration. I am of the firm belief that “Together we can”. I convey my best wishes to the people of Churachandpur on this holy day and wish the special issue of ‘Churachandpur Reporter’ a grand success. Shyam Lal Poonia, IAS 4 CHURACHANDPUR REPORTER Independence day ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN CHURACHANDPUR DISTRICT - S.L. Niangthianhoi, MFS Asst. Conservator of Forests, Churachandpur Forest Division s human beings, we have a tendency and penchant for modifying our surroundings to suit us and Aease our lives rather than adjusting to our surroundings. Our environmental health and stability often becomes the casualty in our endeavour to lead an ‘ideal’ life. Without proper mitigation measures and safeguards it is simply a disaster waiting to happen. The impact of such disaster will not discriminate among the rich and poor but the common man will suffer as we do not have the means or expertise to deal and bounce back from such disaster. So, as responsible citizens, it becomes important that we first identify the problems, understand them and then work on ways to solve them. This brings me to the topic in hand today, i.e. the Environmental Issues in Churachandpur District. I have been living in Churachandpur for a year house and most of the solid wastes end up now and there are just some issues that I cannot on the roadside, nullahs or any open area. help but point out from my own perspective. This They end up choking the drains or end up on may, sometimes, sound like the rambling of a the street/ road after rain. Burning of plastic senile person. This article may also touch upon wastes produce toxic fumes and burning leaf sensitive issues but it is not meant to be a slight litters release the carbon stored by the plant but rather a way to look at things differently, which back to the atmosphere producing other forms may or may not contribute towards a sustainable of air pollutants. The wastes that do not get growth of the town and township of Lamka and burned becomes an eyesore and a potential the district. So, let’s get down to listing the health hazard. problems first: The problem is escalated by the changing 1. Solid wastes: Solid wastes can simply be lifestyle. For example, nowadays people find defined as any unwanted solid or semi-solid it more convenient and cheaper to serve foods materials generated from human activities. and beverages in one-time use plastic bottles, Depending on their source solid wastes can disposable cups, plates and other forms of be classified as household or municipal solid plastic packaging. This is a common sight in wastes, industrial or hazardous wastes and all social and official functions, generating tons biomedical or infectious wastes. of non-biodegradable solid wastes annually. Another source for plastic waste is tobacco Currently the town of Churachandpur or packets. Majority of the people in the district Lamka is facing a problem with municipal love their Talab or Shikhar or Saajan, to name wastes, in spite of the wholehearted effort of some. It is not only a health hazard but is also the concerned authority. Municipal solid responsible for the major chunk of plastic wastes consist of household waste like wastes ending up in the drains or streets. garbage and rubbish, construction and Littering is still considered a right in spite of demolition debris, sanitation residues and Dustbins being installed in front of many shops wastes from the street. The system is in place in the town. Can we change this habit of already for door to door collection but there is thinking that the road is a dustbin? The list is a major chunk of the townsmen who still unending once we get down to it but let’s cannot or do not want to avail this service.