Kahani Badlav Ki (Success Story)

12 October 2026 · District Hospital Tamenglong · Tamenglong · 7 views

Story of Change (Kahani Badlav Ki) Tamenglong Documented by District Information Office (IPR) Tamenglong LIVELIHOODS- MSLRM Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSLRM) under the department of RD & PR, Govt. of Manipur implements Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) headed by District Mission Manager (DMM)/District In-charge (DI) runs the district and managed Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) in all the Blocks MSRLM is a specialized agency for the empowerment and poverty reduction of the poor and vulnerable by focusing on livelihoods and Social Development. Identification of rural poor women and mobilized them into SHG and its higher level federation at village and cluster level. Providing various capacity building to these institutions and providing catalytic capital. Promoting various community cadres to provide handholding support to community institutions. SHG and VLF promoted so far Name of the Block No of Self Help Group (SHG) Promoted No. of Village Level Federation VLF Promoted Tamenglong Block 272 24 Tousem Block 174 29 Tamei Block 167 16 District Level 613 SHG 69 VLF The following table highlights the progress or achievement made so far since the MSLRM in Tamenglong District Particulars of Funds disbursed to SHG/VLF Tamenglong Block Tousem Block Tamei Block District Total SHG Startup (Rs 2500/SHG) 277500 205000 172500 655000 Revolving Fund (Rs 3000/SHG) 3450000 3030000 2670000 9150000 Community investment Funds (Rs 150000/SHG) through 27 VLF 8550000 9300000 7050000 24900000 VLF Startup (Rs 60000/VLF 120000 360000 120000 600000 VLF Vulnerability Reduction Fund 300000 900000 300000 1500000 Total fund received 126975000 13795000 10312500 36805000 Women activities in village level are increasing rapidly as they have participated in Social Development, Livelihoods, Financial Literacy and capacity building. They also contribute their participation in Republic Day and Independence Day like March Past. MSRLM support the SHGs in improving, promotion and up-scaling of the existing livelihoods of the poor and also introduction of new sustainable livelihood if necessary. Enabling the poor to profess farm, non-farm and off-farm livelihoods and promoting multiple sustainable livelihoods. To focus on entrepreneurship, forward & backward market linkage, promotion of organic farming. Skill Development Program (SDP) and Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) through RAMP. Forming Farmer Producer Group for the SHG members to get any beneficiary from the Line department and NGOs. Training for handloom and handicraft and many artesian and weaver have registered in many departments. There are more then 300 weaver registered under MSRLM. Many scheme and registration for Udyam have done. Some selected SHGs members have got a privileged to go at SARAS MELA which is organised in different state. They also got the privilege to explore in BEPARD. Injeanlungliu of Dimthanlong Village Tamenglong district said that through MSLRM we got some fund and from this we started a small business like producing pickles, candy and soaps and from this income we are able to meet our daily needs, she further appeal the government and the concern department to provide a sewing machine and any kind of machines which they could earn some income from this. ROADS- PWD Name of Project: Construction of Rigid Pavement with Thin White Topping in Tamenglong District HQ roads. (SH: Improvement of Tamenglong Town Road to C Centre, Tamenglong) (SH: Improvement of road from Appollo Bazar to SDO Office via District Court Complex) Project Overview: The project involves the construction of rigid pavement with Thin White Topping on important roads within Tamenglong District Headquarters, covering the stretches from Tamenglong Town Road to C Centre and Appollo Bazar to SDO Office via District Court Complex. The total project cost is Rs. 1,927.37 Lakhs. The objective is to improve pavement strength, durability, riding quality and all-weather connectivity while reducing recurring maintenance requirements. The project aims to provide a long-lasting and resilient road infrastructure capable of meeting present and future traffic demands within the district headquarters. Public Benefits: The project will provide safer, smoother and more reliable road connectivity for residents, commuters and visitors. Improved road conditions will reduce travel time, vehicle operating costs, dust and inconvenience caused by deteriorated pavement. It will also enhance access to important administrative, judicial, commercial and residential areas, facilitate efficient movement of people and essential services, and contribute to improved urban infrastructure and socio-economic development of Tamenglong District Headquarters. Project Status: Completed Name of Project: Construction of Pavement with Interlocking Paver Blocks in Tamenglong District HQ roads. (SH: Improvement of road from Mini-Stadium to Old Treasury Road, Tamenglong) Project overview: The project, with a sanctioned cost of Rs. 188.68 Lakhs, envisages the improvement of the road stretch from Mini-Stadium to Old Treasury Road, Tamenglong, through the construction of a durable pavement using interlocking concrete paver blocks. The proposed work aims to rehabilitate the existing road surface, which has deteriorated due to weathering, traffic movement and drainage-related issues, thereby improving its structural strength, riding quality and serviceability. The project seeks to provide a safe, smooth and all-weather road connection for residents, pedestrians, commuters and vehicles accessing important public facilities, residential areas and commercial establishments within the district headquarters. The use of interlocking paver blocks offers enhanced durability, ease of maintenance, improved drainage performance and an aesthetically appealing streetscape suitable for urban roads. Aliambou, Chairman of the Khoupilong Village Tamenglong express his heartfelt gratitude to the present government of Manipur for taking up this rigid pavement in Tamenglong, after the rigid pavement has been constructed in the town area he stated that the school children the office goers and the citizens of Tamenglong is now enjoying walking or travelling without dust and potholes. HEALTH- CMO LIFELINE IN THE HILLS: Tamenglong Blood Centre Becomes a Beacon of Hope Since its licence inception on 13th January 2025, made possible with major support from the District Administration in procuring essential equipment, The Blood Centre, District Hospital Tamenglong has been meeting critical patient needs. From severe anaemia, chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis, cancer and snake bite cases to complicated pregnancies, neonatal and child anaemia cases - timely blood transfusion has saved countless lives. The Centre has also successfully conducted 8 voluntary blood donation camps in collaboration with 6th Assam Rifles, NSUI Tamenglong, Indian Red Cross Society Tamenglong Unit, Manipur Rifles, Manipur Police Tamenglong and the general public. Dr. Pouchungailiu MG, Medical Officer i/c, Blood Bank, DH Tamenglong also said this blood bank is one of the earliest one among hill districts of Manipur. “PM-JAY Brings Life-Saving Care to Tamenglong's Patients” Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the flagship health scheme of the Government of India launched on 23rd September 2018, provides free and cashless healthcare coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for the economically vulnerable. In Tamenglong District Hospital, the Kidney Dialysis Unit started on 25th January 2022 has been a boon for patients. So far 40 patients have received free treatment under PM-JAY, with 12 patients currently undergoing regular dialysis. On the occasion of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, beneficiaries Poupangai Gangmei (29) and Njaengliu KC (45) of Phungong village expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government for providing free and life-saving dialysis treatment. LPG- CAFD PD In May 2016, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ (PMUY) as a flagship scheme with an objective to make clean cooking fuel such as LPG available to the rural and deprived households which were otherwise using traditional cooking fuels such as firewood, coal, cow-dung cakes etc. Usage of traditional cooking fuels had detrimental impacts on the health of rural women as well as on the environment. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi. As on March 1, 2025, there are 10.33 crore PMUY connections across the country. The refill cylinders under the scheme have doubled in five years. As many as 41.95 crore refills were delivered in 11 months of the current financial year (FY25) till February, up from 39.38 crore refills in the 12 months of 2023-24 marking the success of the scheme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas informed the Parliament. The number of refills in 2019-20 stood at 22.80 crore, showing a nearly 100 per cent jump in this FY from five years ago. In Tamenglong District there are two gas agency/distributor namely Thomson Indane and Tousem Indane Gramin Vitrak. Till date Thomson Indane under the PMUY (ujjwala) scheme has given 1798 connection and Tousem Indane Gramin Vitrak under the PMUY (Ujjwala) scheme has given 2069 connections. So till date the total number of given so far in Tamenglong district stands at 3867 connections. Elizabeth Panmei from Tamenglong a beneficiaries of PMUY (ujjwala) scheme express his happiness for such scheme given to especially to women, she said now cooking has become very easy and helpful in managing household works, she further added she need not worry about gathering woods, their eyes stinging from smoke, their children coughing in hazy rooms. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) arrived like a gentle promise, bringing clean gas flames to their kitchens so they could cook with joy, their meals filled with care, not soot. HOUSING - A ROOF OF HOPE: PMAY-G Transforms Life in Tamenglong The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of rural families in Tamenglong District by helping eligible households move towards a safer and more dignified living environment. Since its implementation, 1,576 houses have been sanctioned in the district, of which 1,508 houses had been completed as on 10 July 2026. The remaining houses are at different stages of completion and are being closely followed up at the Block and District levels. The progress of PMAY-G in Tamenglong has also been supported by the use of technology for monitoring and transparency. The construction of houses is tracked through the PMAY-G/AwaasSoft system, with geo-tagged photographs and stage-wise verification helping to ensure that assistance reaches the intended beneficiaries and that construction progresses as per the prescribed stages. Guidingpou Gangmei of New Salem, Tamenglong, a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), shares his story of transformation. Earlier unable to build a pucca house for his father, wife and children, he is now living safely under a secure roof, protected from storms, rain and scorching sun. With financial assistance credited to his account in three installments under PMAY-G, his long-cherished dream of a house has become a reality. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Government during Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, he said the scheme has given his family dignity and security. The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 under which financial assistance will be provided to 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families through States/Union Territories (UTs)/PLIs to construct, purchase or rent a house at an affordable cost in urban areas in 5 years starting from 1st Sept 2024. A beneficiary family will comprise of husband, wife, unmarried sons and/or unmarried daughters. Families belonging to EWS/LIG/MIG segments, living in urban areas, should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India. The Government assistance under PMAY-U 2.0 will be upto ₹ 2.50 lakh per unit. The Scheme will be implemented through following four verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS) which will provide flexibility to the beneficiaries/ States/UTs in choosing different options available under the Scheme. Preference under the Scheme will be given to Widows, single women, Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Transgenders, persons belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Minorities and other weaker and vulnerable sections of the society. Special focus will be given to Safai Karmi, Street Vendors identified under the PM SVANidhi Scheme and different artisans under the Pradhan Mantri-Vishwakarma Scheme, Anganwadi workers, Building and Other Construction Workers, residents of slums/chawls and other groups identified during operation of PMAY-U 2.0. SWACHH BHARAT MISSION (PHED) Brings Dignity and Health to Tamenglong The Swachh Bharat Mission - Clean India Mission has brought a sense of relief, dignity and cleanliness to hundreds of poor villagers by facilitating the construction of toilets. With the successful implementation of this mission, Tamenglong district was declared Open Defecation Free by the then Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong Ravinder Singh. Hukhuanang Kamei, a resident of New Canaan, Tamenglong expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the mission, stating that he is deeply impressed by the construction of a toilet at his residence and the provision of tap water supply at his doorstep under the Jal Jeevan Mission. His residence, which also serves as the Youth Office of his ward, has become an example of cleanliness and has benefited many people in the locality through these transformative missions. JAL JEEVAN MISSION: (PHED) A Lifeline of Safe Drinking Water for Chaengdai Chaengdai Village in Tamenglong district stands as a shining example of the successful implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Under the mission's commitment to provide tap water connection to every household, all families in the village now have access to clean and safe drinking water at their doorstep. Beyond ensuring supply, the PHE Division, Tamenglong has conducted rigorous quality checks, testing for iron content and other parameters, and has certified the water as safe for consumption. On the occasion of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, Khiuluwang Phaomei, Secretary of Chaengdai Village Authority, expressed his profound gratitude to the Government for fulfilling the basic need of safe drinking water and transforming the lives of the villagers.

Part of Seva Sankalp Utsav/Abhiyan, 2026 – Manipur — Kahani Badlav Ki (Story of Change)

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