Locals to construct road with MLAs' backing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2015:
Submission of tender bids at rates lower than the sanctioned amount by contractors for road repair project under PMGSY has deterred the repairing works of Rishophung to Komlaching road.
Locals under Rishophung to Komlaching area will hence take up the repair works backed by Andro A/C MLA Th Shyamkumar and Saikul A/C MLA Yamthong Haokip.
Addressing media persons today MLA Th Shyamkumar said the construction works of Rishophung to Kommlaching road has been delayed owing to the submission of bids at rates lower than the sanctioned amount for the project under PMGSY.
Locals residing in the area under Rishophung to Kommlaching road approached the MLAs pleading for the repair of the said road at the earliest.
With no contractor eligible for the project, the people are determined to repair the road on their own with the backing of Andro and Saikul A/C MLAs.
About 30 dozers and 100 JCBs will be employed to complete the repair works within 10 days, Shyamkumar stated.