Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2009:
The project initiation programme under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) for the period 2009-2010 has been officially launched during a function at Ningombam Kangjeibung in Imphal West District today.
Organised under the aegis of Hiyangthang Zilla Parishad, the function was attended by Chairman of MANITRON Dr Kh Ratankumar as chief guest and former MP W Angou Singh as president.
Delivering the key note address, Adhyaksha of Imphal West Soibam Subashchandra informed that the first project initiation programme of elevating Ningombam Kangjeibung under Langthabal Ningombam Gram Panchayat would be undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 14,46,576 .
He further informed the gathering that for Imphal West district, a total amount of Rs 67 crores has been approved under NREGS, 2009-2010 and out of this sanction order for Rs 52 crores has already been issued.
So all the 4300 job card holders in Imphal West should ensure implementation of developmental work which would be beneficial to their respective localities and the Pradhans/ Members should come up with viable work plans, he exhorted.