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CM launches water treatment plant
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, February 19 2023:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh today launched the water treatment plant being constructed at Chingkheiching, Imphal East by releasing its water.
The plant has a capacity of 45 MLD.
With the launch, the plant would start providing water to some areas of Imphal city.
Appreciating the officials of the Public Health Engineering Department and the contractor for their dedicated efforts to provide water to the public to some extent, he stated that the source of water for the plant would be Thoubal Dam.
He maintained that the State Government has been putting in all possible efforts to provide tap water to the public.
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He expressed satisfaction that once the pipeline work is completed, the plant at Chingkheiching would be able to provide water to various parts of Imphal, including those areas which were provided from Singda Dam.
The Chief Minister continued that there had been apprehension among the public about scarcity of water at sources like Singda Dam, adding that the drying up of water sources is mainly due to large scale deforestation.
He also highlighted the possibility of providing tap water to entire Imphal areas from the plant for the period before the rainy season.
He further informed that the State Government has been working to draw water from various sources including Loktak Lake, Ijei River near Tupul and Barak River from Karong side, adding that projects are being made for the same to increase water sources.
Stating that many people are very irresponsible and wasting water, he stressed the need for judicious use of water.
He raised concerns on many people making holes in the main pipes for tap water connection, adding that such activities have been a cause of dirtying tap water.
He further cited mass deforestation at hill areas for poppy plantation and degradation of wetlands due to encroachment as the main cause of water scarcity.
N Biren also spoke on the appreciation and the comments made by the G20 delegates on the scenic beauty and tourism potential of the State during their recent visit.
He continued that he appreciated the Government officials and the public for the immense cooperation and support they extended in holding the G20 event successfully in the State.
The Chief Minister also sought support from the public towards various development works of the Government and appealed to all the people to plant a tree each before the onset of rainy season.
Addressing the gathering, Public Health Engineering Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei informed that the plant has the capacity of 45 MLD and its project cost is Rs 188 crore.
Mentioning that many places of Imphal West which were provided water from Singda Dam are not getting water due to drying up of the water source, he said that the Department is also trying to provide tap water to these areas from the plant.
Susindro also raised concerns about the effect of making holes in the main pipes, adding such activity makes the tap water dirty apart from wasting water.
The programme was also attended by Secretary, Government of Manipur Namoijam Kheda Varta, officials of Public Health Engineering Department and Keystone Infra Pvt Ltd, among others.
Later, the CM also visited the Water Supply Scheme constructed at Porompat, near the TV tower, and also released its water.
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