Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 20 2009:
A public sammelan was held at BSF Post Maphou in which villagers of Maphou, Tumukhong, Nongdam, Thangjingpokpi and club members of the area participated.
Addressing the sammelan, Commandant of 88 Bn BSF Sham Kapoor stressed on co-operation of the general public for development of the area and assured that BSF would look after the welfare of the general public specially the aged and children with a human heart.
Highlighting their problems, villagers of Maphou and Tumukhong requested for setting up embroidery/stitching machine centre where womenfolk of the area can be trained so that they can earn money to supplement the income of the family.
Secretary of Maphou village also wants that one computer centre be set up to train young children.
Headman of Tumukhong requested for installing water supply system from the mountain springs so as to ensure safe drinking water to the villagers.