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Imphal, Jan 19:
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Manipur University and North East Frontier Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati on 19th January 2023 for establishment of Center of Excellence for Landslide Hazards Mitigation at Manipur University to suggest the remedial measures for stability of the slopes along the railway line from Jiribam to Imphal and adjacent hill slopes in the State. The MoU ceremony was blessed by Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University and Anshul Gupta, General Manager, Kailash Agrawal, CAO NF Railway.
The university has provided the space and building for the center with experienced and expertise faculties for suggesting the suitable slope stability control measures as well as attempt to develop an early warning system for landslide hazards as per the requirement of railway traffic on the Jiribam Imphal alignment. The necessary funding will be provided by Northeast Frontier Railway, Guwahati.