Sekmaijin, Khelakhong Bailey bridges inaugurated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, February 11 2023:
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Yumnam Khemchand on Saturday inaugurated two new bailey bridges at Sekmaijin (Hangoon) and Khelakhong constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) .
The inauguration function of the bridges constructed over Kharungpat Khong under Wabagai assembly constituency was also attended by Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman & Wabagai MLA Dr Usham Deben as president along with Rural Engineering Department chief engineer Pantising Thaimei, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, minister Khemchand pointed out that if projects under PMGSY are properly implemented on the ground then the road connectivity in rural areas will be on par with urban pockets.
He also said that the bridges are two of the first to be inaugurated out of the total bridges constructed under PMGSY in Kakching Block.
Two more bridges constructed in Wabagai AC will be inaugurated soon, said the minister, who also assured that the repair work for the PMGSY road connecting Sekmaijin and Maibam will be taken up under special maintenance work.
On the other hand, MLA Dr Deben stated that improvement in roadways is essential for development.
Out of the total seven bridges being constructed under PMGSY in the AC, two have been inaugurated and will press the authority concerned for completing the remaining five at the earliest, he said.
The MLA also thanked the minister for accepting the proposal to repair the PMGSY road connecting Sekmaijin and Maibam under special maintenance work.