Minister Awangbow scans condition of Singda dam
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, March 16 2023:
Water Resources and Relief & Disaster Management minister Awangbow Newmai inspected the present condition and infrastructure of Singda dam on Thursday.
During the visit, the minister also assessed fencing works along the catchment area of the water reservoir.
It may be mentioned that a conflict existent over boundary of the government land around the dam was recently settled.
Briefly speaking on the sidelines of the inspection trip, Awangbow stressed on the urgent need to save the Singda project as it supplies potable water to half the population of Imphal area.
The minister went for the inspection in order to find a solution to the current water scarcity crisis besetting the state, especially cessation of water supply due to protracted absence of rainfall.
The ministerial team was accompanied by WRD chief engineer Remmei Alimmei, officials and staff of the department.