Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30:
A water supply plant constructed by PHE Department at Saikul from NLCPR was inaugurated today by PHE Minister TN Haokip.
The inaugural function held at Saikul community hall was attended by TN Haokip, Saikul A/C MLA Doukhomang Khongsai and Kshetrigao A/C MLA Th Nandakishore as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Construction of the water supply plant began in November 2005 and it cost Rs 168.23 lakhs.
With the water supply scheme targeted to supply tap water to 11 different places under Saikul sub-division, supply of tap water from the newly constructed plant began today.
The main source of water of the plant which would be operated with the help of 67 standby distributor tanks built at different places is Iril river.
Speaking at the occasion, PHE Minister TN Haokip appealed to the people to protect the water supply plant as their own property.
In his address, MLA Doukhomang Khongsai called upon the people to support the Government in its various development initiatives.
The function culminated with cultural programmes.