Paonam Brojen inaugurates solid waste management facility
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 19 2022:
Manipur Development Society Chairman and MLA of Wangjing-Tentha Assembly Constituency Paonam Brojen inaugurated a garage and solid waste management facility at Wangjing-Lamding Municipal Council complex
today.
Reportedly, the machine set up at the solid waste management facility (Bailey machine) can crush various types of solid wastes, including single use plastics, and make them usable in other avenues.
With the installation of this Bailey machine, Wangjing-Lamding Municipal Council has reportedly become the first Municipal Council in the State to set up a solid waste management machine.
Speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural event, Paonam Brojen lauded the officials of Wangjing-Lamding Municipal Council for taking up developmental initiatives for the people.
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He urged the public to collect their wastes and dispose of them at the solid waste management facility instead of littering them in the streets.
The MLA shared his goal of upgrading Wangjing-Lamding Municipal Council into a "planned city" and added that talks are ongoing to increase the number of wards in Wangjing-Lamding Municipal Council.
Elaborating on his plans to construct a City Square, playgrounds and relaxation spaces for the elderly, Paonam Brojen called for public support in the attempt to accomplish these goals.
Touching upon the changing weather patterns and their negative impacts, the MLA stated that Wangjing Tentha AC is well protected from these climatic anomalies.
"Two huge ponds had been dug to supply water to the people and agricultural fields.
The water supply schemes of Wangjing and Kairembikhok are also nearing completion", he added.
The MLA also lauded the "Go Clean" initiative undertaken by people of Wangjing Lamding to clean up their surrounding areas.
Awungshi Phungrei, Executive Officer, Wangjing Lamding Municipal Council appreciated the MLA for his support in the upliftment of Wangjing Lamding Municipal Council.
Later, Paonam Brojen distributed authorization letters for loans to selected Self-Help Groups.
The inaugural function was attended by P Roni, former chairperson, Wangjing Lamding Municipal Council; N Binoi, former Councillor; H Gourango; T Biswamitra and T Noren as presidium members.