Moirang Khunou caught in time warp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 12 2016:
Various
State Govt departments are yet
to make their presence felt to
people of Moirang Khunou
area under Thanga AC of
Bishnupur district.
People of Moirang
Khunou have no access to
proper drinking water supply
and electricity.
Moirang Khunou, located
about 50 km away from
Imphal, is adjacent to the
world fame floating Keibul
Lamjao National Park.
Speaking to The Sangai
Express, assistant general
secretary of Shanti Club,
Moirang Khunou, Laishram
Mangoljao said that people of
the area have been left without
proper drinking water
supply since long time back.
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The Keibul Lamjao Water Supply scheme located at Moirang Khunou could not meet the need of the people, he said.
There have also been occasions when the meagre amount of water supplied through the water supply scheme is contaminated with A dysfunctional dispensary at Moirang Khunou foreign particles, the club leader pointed out.
Since the water supply scheme could not even meet the domestic need of the localities, residents have to rely on pond, hand-pump and public tank for drinking purpose, he added.
Mangoljao rued that the PHED officials have not given any positive response to the numerous complaints by the locals in this regard.
It has also been learnt that people of Moirang Khunou area are not getting regular power supply.
"Power supply to the locality is irregularly regular," said Mangoljao.
Locals have approached the Electricity Dept many times highlighting their grievances.
But all the pleas have not been heard, he said.
The roads connecting the four localities of Moirang Khunou are in a dilapidated condition, the club leader pointed out.
Locals have also pointed out that the health centre and veterinary at Moirang Khunou have remained dysfunctional since a long time back.
They also urged the authority concerned to extend development projects to the area so that they are not left behind.