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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06:
Newly appointed Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) N Biren today personally inspected the ongoing construction work at Dolaithabi Barrage, Thoubal Barrage and Maphou Dam of Thoubal Multipurpose Project to find out the problems in expediting early completion of these projects.
MLA K Meghachandra and Chief Engineer of IFC were part of the team during the inspection tour.
The team first went to inspect the progress of the Dolaithabi Project being construction by National Project Construction Corporation and monitored the work going on for diversion of some portion of the Iril river so that the construction work of the project can be taken up in full swing.
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The officials of the Construction company informed that arrangements are being made to begin the concrete work of the project from October this year.
The Minister also gave necessary instructions to the officials for speeding up the work while reminding of the target set to complete the project by 2007-08.After inspecting the Thoubal Barrage, the Minister assured that the offices which have been burnt down by miscreants would be made functional once again.
He also instructed the officials for early completion of the works on the main canal of the Project which would extend upto Andro Khunou, Lairongthel, Kamuching and Changamdabi.
Later the team inspected the ongoing work at Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Maphou Dam).
Expressing regret over the undue delay in the construction work of the earth dam and spillway of the project following opposition to the move being made for diversion of the Thoubal river at some portion, the Minister assured that all necessary measures would be taken up to resolve the matter at the earliest possible.
While talking to mediapersons after the inspection, the Minister expressed confidence that these projects would be completed within the deadline set by the Government.
Biren also informed that he would be inspecting Khuga dam tomorrow to over see its condition.
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