Assistance provided
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2023:
Sekmai Assembly Constituency MLA Heikham Dingo Singh has extended monetary aid to roughly 246 households in his constituency who suffered property damages as a result of the heavy storms of April 19 and 20, 2023 .
According to a statement, the Social Welfare Minister distributed financial aid to the affected families at Khurkhul, Leimakhong, Kanto, Loitang Khunou, Senjam Chirang, Senjam Khunou, Kanglatongbi, Phayeng, Tairenpokpi and Haorang Khunou.
Speaking in this connection, H Dingo attributed the severe weather phenomenon to widespread deforestation, cultivation of poppy etc.
As such, he urged people to inculcate a habit of planting trees to ensure that ecological balance is maintained in the State.
It may be noted that the monetary assistance initiative was financed by the Minister himself.