Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09:
Nungba Citizens' Council (NCC) has appreciated Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for his announcement for sanctioning Rs 89 crores for implementation of the historic Tongjei Maril (Old Cachar Road)1.The announcement of the Prime Minister during his recent visit to Manipur on December 2 was the consequence of the memorandum submitted through the Governor of Manipur on November 15 last, Council secretary MS Franky said in a statement, while extending heartiest thanks to the Governor as well.
The Council has also urged the authorities concerned for preparing a Detail Project Report of the proposed work for which the amount has been sanctioned and transfer of Supervision Office from Bishnupur to Tamenglong district, PWD Office for speedy implementation of the Old Cachar Road.
While pointing out that Old Cachar Road is going to be purely a Centrally funded road, the Council has also warned of taking recourse to agitation if the authorities concerned neglect their duties in construction of the said road.