Makhan Khullen villagers decry deplorable water supply
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 25 2015 :
Civil Society organisations in Makhan Khullen have sought the immediate attention of PHED Senapati Division on initiating necessary action for repairing the old water pipes and deployment of regular linesman.
In a joint statement, Makhan Khullen Development Board, Khrasi Welfare Forum, Makhan Khullen Women Society and Makhan Student Union informed that with dry season fast approaching and natural water sources drying up, there was an urgent need for looking into the poor conditions of water pipes laid in 1979 .
The bodies while demanding a regular PHED linesman also questioned the authority over the issue of low cost toilet constructions under the newly launched Swachh Bharat project.
One hundred low cost toilets were constructed using funds from the village.
However, the department has failed to release the amount as reimbursement despite the work order issued on January 12 last, alleged the bodies.
Pointing out that the village water and sanitation committee has been sidelined over the issue of work order till today, the bodies said despite numerous complaints to the PHED Senapati Division, no positive steps have been taken up.