Yaithibi Khunou declared smokeless village
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, May 06 2018:
Yaithibi Khunou (Langthabal Khunou) under Wangjing Tentha AC was declared first smokeless village of the Thoubal and second in Manipur after Keikhu village, under Kshetrigao Kendra, Imphal East.
Yaithibi Khunou under Tekcham Gram Panchayat has a total of 115 households.
Athokpam Indane Service under the "Sabka Sath Sabka Gaon Sabka Vikas" scheme of the Central Government provided LPG connections to remaining households of the village who have not yet availed the scheme yesterday during a declaration ceremony held at the playground of the village.
Wangjing Tentha AC MLA P Brojen declared the village a smokeless village during the event.
Speaking at the event, DC H Rosita stated that the lives and health of women in the village will be changed and improved as every household has LP connections.
Congratulating the village, Dr M Veto spoke about the various schemes of the Central Government at the event.
MLA P Brojen, Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal Haobam Rosita, SDO Thoubal Dr M Veto and LPG district in charge SI Singh attended the event as presidium members.