UFM calls for rectification of PHED
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2020:
United Front Manipur said the Government needs to rectify the entire functioning of PHED if they wish to keep their promise of providing drinking water to every household of Manipur by 2022.Sapam Shamungou, chairman United Front Manipur, said at a press conference today at Manipur Press Club that majority of the PHED's schemes were complete failure in the past and this makes the commitment made by the Government to provide drinking water to every household by 2022, doubtful.
He added that earlier when the population of Manipur was just about 3 lakhs, there was no shortage of water as there were plenty of private and community ponds, but most of the private ponds have been covered up and community ponds filled up to build community halls in the sites.
He further said that the water provided by PHED is from the rivers after processing, but the rivers being polluted makes it questionable on the quality and safety of the water being provided.
He also asked where the PHED laboratory was located and how knowledgeable the people at water treatment plants are.
United Front Manipur will not just be a silent spectator to the promises of the Government, added Sapam Shamungou.