Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 09 2009:
MLA of Kumbi Assembly Constituency N Mangi today conducted an inspection tour of his constituency to find out whether the River Lift Irrigation (RLI) schemes constructed under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme of the Minor Irrigation Department are functioning properly or not.
On seeing proper functioning of these RLI schemes that has ensure greenery in the paddy fields of Kumbi, Sagang, Wangoo, Saiton, Ithai, Boroyangbi and Setupur, etc the MLA expressed his happiness.
The MLA also contributed money from his own pocket in hiring a JCB for dredging of the canals with immediate effect to ensure follow of water to other area which do not still have adequate water for agricultural activities.
At Boroyangbi Muslim village too, the MLA contributed necessary money for repairing of a Kutcha dam apart from hiring water pump sets for the farmers in area do not have adequate water though they are covered under the RLI schemes.