IT News
Imphal, September, 02
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh today laid the foundation stone for construction of Bridge over Iril River at Naharup Pangong under package number MN 04118 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the presence of Kshetrigao A/C MLA N. Indrajit.
Speaking to media persons on the sideline, Minister Biswajit stated that the bridge will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6.33 crore by a private company namely, Meitram Construction. He also informed that the bridge will be constructed using new technology and with a target to complete it by 2020.
Seeking cooperation of the people in undertaking development works by government departments, the Minister said that it is for all to see that road connectivity has been improved considerably since the formation of the new government. He further highlighted the importance of connectivity in bridging the gap and in bringing development, peace and unity among the people residing in the society.
The Minister also maintained that under PMGSY phase 11, altogether 458 works have been sanctioned out of which 53 works will be bridges to be constructed both in valleys and hills. He informed that our state is the second state in the entire north east to qualify for PMGSY II, due to our performance and the department is targeting to get qualified for PMGSY III at the earliest.
Expressing happiness for the construction of the bridge, local MLA Indrajit said that the construction of an RCC bridge instead of the Suspension Bridge will be beneficial for the people of the area. The RCC bridge will improve connectivity in the area, he added.
