3-storey market building to be constructed: Shyamkumar
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 30 2019:
MAHUD and Town Planning Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar, today, announced that a three-storey market building will be constructed at Pureiromba Keithel, Konung Mamang in place of the old market building.
Minister Th Shyamkumar made the statement at the inauguration of a public toilet at Pureiromba Keithel.
The toilet complex is constructed by MAHUD under the Swachh Bharat Mission with a budget of Rs 15 lakh with PDA as the implementing agency.
He further said that the new three-storey building will be constructed in consultation with the Chief Minister.
Shyamkumar assured that the new building will incorporate all the vendors in the area where specific items/products will be sold at specified location/floor.
The MAHUD and Town Planning Minister further said the committee members of the market will be consulted regarding the construction of the new market building.
He expressed hope that the new market building will facelift and incorporate more women vendors of the area.
The Minister further said that Manipur is also famous for the iconic Ima Keithel, which is Asia's largest all-women's market.
He appealed to the citizens to protect the sanctity of the Ima Keithel.
He further advised to the citizens of the State, especially to the women folks to stop using tobacco products as number of diseases like cancer is on rise in the State.