MLA Kh Ibomcha inspects Dolaithabi canal
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 02 2022:
Lamlai MLA Kh Ibomcha assessed condition of the Dolaithabi Barrage left canal to oversee feasibility of supplying irrigation water to paddy fields ahead of the Rabi season.
The inspection carried out along the 17.3 km stretch of the left canal from Dolaithabi Barrage till Pungdongbam also had members of Dolaithabi Barrage Development Committee, and Water Resources Department AE and SO, among others.
Speaking to the media, MLA Ibomcha assured to take necessary measures to ensure that adequate water is supplied from the barrage till the end point of the left canal at Pungdongbam.
He also stated that officials concerned would be consulted with to expedite the process.
According to Committee president Thangjam Biren, the left canal served no purpose in-spite of its completion months back till the Lamlai MLA stepped in and initiated formation of the committee.
He also stated that the project has started to supply water to areas nearby the barrage and credited the same to the MLA's efforts.