Incomplete works peeve Khangkhui Khullen
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, September 11 2022:
Expressing strong discontentment against the contractors executing developmental works in Khangkhui Khullen village, locals of the village have urged the State Government to refrain from inaugurating facilities which are not yet completed.
A team of media persons inspected the progress of the developmental works being taken up at Khangkhui Khullen Village, today.
Speaking to media persons, Khangkhui Khullen Village chairman Shimreiyo Shimray said that the Tourism Department sanctioned funds to develop some infrastructure at Khangkhui Khullen village including a lodging facility for tourists, community hall, welcome gate at Mangsor cave, footpath with railing attached and a parking facility to promote tourism in the village.
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He said that the quality of the work, however, is not up to mark.
Khangkhui Khullen Village Tourism Development Organization chairman Sami Agnatius informed that the floor of the community hall has started developing cracks and it will not last more than 2-3 years.
He claimed that the roofing for the tourist lodge was also constructed with 35 mm sheet and not 45 mm sheet mentioned in the work specification while ceiling, electrification and furniture related works are not progressing.
Sami Agnatius also claimed that no new footpaths were constructed at the surrounding areas of Khangkhui Mangsor Cave and the parking facility constructed could accommodate only a few vehicle.
In a statement, Khangkhui Village Authority has said that they will not allow the inauguration of any incomplete projects.
They also informed that the village had lodged a complaint to the Tourism Director in 2021 and again in 2022 regarding the improper implementation of projects.
It also mentioned the deplorable condition of the 25 km long PMGSY road stretch connecting NH-102 and Nungshang junction and added that the ambition of the Government to promote tourism would not yield any result if the PMGSY road is not repaired properly.