DIPR
Imphal, Oct. 24:
Minister for MAHUD, Social Welfare Okram Henry said that the government is committed to provide potable water to every household of the State. This was stated by him at the foundation stone laying ceremony for Ningthem Pukhri Water Supply Scheme (NDB) 5.45 MLD capacity and Overhead Tank Reservoir at Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal Community Hall today.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister said that the government is trying its best to provide drinking water 24×7 to every house of the State soon. Necessary steps are being taken up by the PHE department in this regard, he added. The Minister appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N.Biren Singh for laying of foundation stone of Manipur Water Supply project recently. He urged the PHE department and local club to closely monitor and ensure that SOPs are being maintained by the workers during the construction of Ningthem Pukhri Water Supply scheme. He stated that beautification work of Ningthem Pukhri Mapal would be undertaken soon under Tourism department. The Minister sought people’s support and cooperation for the completion of the project on time.
President of MGM club L. Angoutombi, officials of PHE department, and others were present during the function.