NEC sanctions Rs 575.98 crore water project for Oklong
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 31 2015 :
The North East Council (NEC) has reportedly accorded Rs 575.98 crore administrative approval to "composite water supply scheme of Oklong in Manipur" project.
According to Liangmei Sports Association (LSA), the said project was finally approved by the Secretary, NEC in exercise of the financial powers delegated by the Govt of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
The project is to be implemented under Public Health Engineering Department, Govt of Manipur.
It may be noted that the Liangmei Sport Association had organized a mega sports Mela at Oklong on January 10, 2012 for Liangmai community of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland which was graced by UK Sangma, the then NEC Secretary, as the chief guest.
The then NEC Secretary promised to sanction water supply scheme for Oklong, Maryram, Oklong Khunou and surrounding villages.
Acknowledging the tremendous support of RD and PR Minister Francis Ngajokpa, the Liangmei Sports Association stated that the Minister had closely followed up the project since Oklong is under
his AC.