Manipur Government Implements Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Global Challenges
Manipur to cut VIP convoy size, curb spending amid global challenges
The Economic TimesImage: The Economic Times
The Manipur cabinet has announced measures to reduce VIP convoy sizes, implement work-from-home policies, and freeze government-funded foreign travel in response to global challenges. Additional decisions include filling 173 Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife posts and advancing infrastructure projects.
- 01The Manipur cabinet will reduce VIP convoy sizes after a security review.
- 02Work-from-home policies will be implemented and government-funded foreign travel will be frozen.
- 03173 posts for Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife will be filled with central government funding.
- 04Age relaxation of two years will be applied to all upcoming state government recruitment notifications.
- 05The cabinet approved compensation rates for land acquisition for major highway expansions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a recent cabinet meeting, the government of Manipur discussed various measures in response to global challenges, as urged by the Prime Minister of India. Key decisions include reducing the size of VIP convoys following a security review, implementing work-from-home policies, and freezing government-funded foreign travel to curb spending. The cabinet also approved the filling of 173 Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM) positions in the Family Welfare Department, funded by the Central Government. Furthermore, it decided to relax the age limit by two years for all upcoming state government recruitment notifications. To support infrastructure development, the cabinet approved compensation rates for land acquisition related to the expansion of the Imphal – Jiribam and Imphal – Dimapur National Highways. These decisions aim to expedite project implementation, benefiting the state significantly. Additionally, the cabinet rationalized posts under the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL) to enhance employee promotional opportunities. The cabinet also extended the critical Manipur Water Supply Project funded by the New Development Bank (NDB) and approved the Loktak Experience Project to promote tourism in the region.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
These measures are expected to streamline government operations and enhance employee welfare, while also promoting infrastructure development.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Should governments prioritize austerity measures during global challenges?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




