MLA Shyam assures help
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2021:
Langthabal Constituency MLA Karam Shyam has assured to address the problems being faced by farmers of the Constituency due to the poor monsoon.
The MLA made the statement while inspecting Minor Irrigation projects at Langthabal along with engineers of Minor Irrigation Department, today.
Continuing that only 3 of the 10 river lift irrigation projects in the AC are functional, K Shyam added that 2 dormant irrigation systems will be repaired shortly.
Still 5 of the of the 10 river lift irrigation projects in the AC lying idle is regrettable, the MLA said and appealed to the Chief Minister, who is holding the portfolio of Minor Irrigation to look into the grievances of the farmers at the earliest.
Further assuring that he will extend all possible help to the farmers of the Constituency such as providing pump sets and fuel to make sure farm activities are not disturbed, the MLA urged the farmers to work hard for a bountiful harvest.
It is reported that the MLA will chair a meeting at Lilong Chajing Mairenkhong Community Hall to discuss the difficulty and inconveniences being faced by the farmers of the AC.
EE of the Minor Irrigation Department also took part in the inspection drive.