PHED Minister lays foundation stone for irrigation project on Barak River
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, May 15 2018:
To boost agricultural production in Senapati district, PHED Minister L Dikho has laid foundation stone for construction of a multipurpose irrigation project on Barak River at Obai Kaibi yesterday.
The irrigation project, once completed, is expected to feed more than 5000 acres of paddy fields and facilitate other agricultural activities.
Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony, the Minister called upon the gathering to support all developmental projects of the Government.
A long cherished dream of the people is likely to accomplish now, said Mao Council president, Peter Khrasi said and called for collective efforts of all stakeholders.
The project will benefit all the farmers of the surrounding areas, he said.
Meanwhile, the villagers assured all possible support in the construction and expressing gratitude to the Minister for venture to uplift the farmers of the areas in particular and the district as a whole.
The project once completed may have the potential to become a tourist spot and it can benefit the local people in various ways, one villager said.