KVIB VC hails CM's assurance
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2016:
Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) Vice-Chairman Sagolsem Achouba has lauded Chief Minister O Ibobi's assurance to upgrade Thongkhong Lakshmi Nagar Panchayat and Samurou Nagar Panchayat to the level of Municipal Councils.
Speaking to media persons at his Palace Compound residence today, Achouba said that he has been lobbying with the Government for the past many years to upgrade the two Nagar Panchayats to the level of Municipal Councils.
He said that his efforts seem to be bearing fruits ultimately.
He then urged the concerned authority to fill up the post of Chairperson of Wangoi Municipal Council which has been lying vacant for the past 45 days in addition to upgrading Thongkhong Lakshmi NP and Samurou NP as Municipal Councils.
Even though Congress party has been in power for the past 15 years, people of Wangoi Makha Leikai, Oinam, Wangoi and Paobitek still have no access to potable water, Achouba decried.
He also urged the Government to take up a water supply project so that people of these areas can access potable water.
Reminding that the State Government assured to table and pass a Bill for protection of indigenous peoples of the State ahead of the State Assembly election, Achouba appealed to the Government not to belie people's trust.
He further demanded effective implementation of the National Food Security Act.