MLA Sushindro donates Rs 1.50 lac for bridges restoration
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2018:
Khurai AC MLA L Sushindro today donated Rs 1 lakh to be used in restoration of a suspension bridge built over Iril river in between Phaknung and Sangomsang under the constituency.
The donation came a day after two organisations blocked the bridge after a boy almost plunged into the river when one of the planks of the bridge broke.
The MLA also donated a sum of Rs 50,000 for repairing of a wooden bridge constructed over Kongpal Lai Hiden Kongba river.
The amount was handed over to the local club members.
Speaking to media persons, MLA Sushindro said that the suspension bridge over Iril river is an important bridge as it connects the people of Phaknung and Sangomsang.
He said that the bridge snapped after a thick iron wire tied on one of the sides of the bridge got damaged in the recent spate of floods.
He said that the bridge will be used till the proposed construction of a new bridge at the area.
The MLA also assured that additional amount from his side will be provided to restore the bridge if need arises.
He informed that a proposal has been sent to the Central Government to convert the suspension bridge into an RCC bridge under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Efforts are being made to convert four wooden bridges in the constituency into RCC bridge, he added.