Imphal, Feb 10: Aged old Thoubal Multipurpose Project and Maphou Dam is all set to be inaugurated during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in the state in March this year. The Prime Minister is visiting the state on the invitation of the state government on the completion of one years of BJP led government in the state. N. Biren Singh led government is completing a year in March 15, 2018.
Hectic preparation is taking place to make sure that both the Thoubal Multipurpose Project and Maphou Dam could be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh along with the IFCD Minister Letpao Haokip and othe ministers and official inspected the condition of both the dam today.
Speaking to reporter N Biren said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given his assent to inaugurate the Thoubal Multipurpose Project and Maphou Dam along with some other constructions during his visit to Imphal in March this year.Biren further said that the inspection visit has been made in order to ensure that the project and the dam are completed on time as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the project and the dam on March 15, during his visit to Manipur.
N Biren also said that most of the works are in the process of completion and will be completed before Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur.
The main aim of the project is to provide various benefits to the people of the area not only just inaugurating for namesake.
Not only for the irrigation system, most of this area will become a tourist spot in the couples of years once the locals are able to get the benefits from these projects, Biren added.
Letpao Haokip, Minister of Water Resources; Kh Shyamkumar, Forest Minister; L Susindro, MLA Khurai A/C; L Rameshwor, MLA Keirao A/C; H Dingo, MLA Sekmai A/C; Th Seityabrata, MLA Kaiskul A/C and Chief Secretary RR Rasmi accompanied the Chief Minister during the inspection visit.
