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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 25 2009:
Along with submitting a detailed project report (DPR) to the Government and its related authorities, a long term master plan on maintenance of Waishel Maril, which is the main drainage system passing through some Assembly segments, has been mooted.
The DPR was prepared at the behest of MLAs of Sagolband, Patsoi, Keishamthong, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa and Wangoi Assembly Constituencies through which the Waishel Maril passes covering a distance of over 15 kms.
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Meanwhile, concerned over the problem of flooding low lying areas from the water spilling from the clogged drainage system, dredging of Waishel Maril is being carried out with the service of IFCD and some of the local MLAs contributing money from their own pockets.
In all two JCB machines and many labourers are being engaged for the purpose.
Education Minister and MLA of Keishamthong Assembly Constituency L Jayantakumar and MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly Constituency RK Anand today went to inspect the progress of dredging the drainage system.
Talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of the inspection, MLA RK Anand pointed out that regardless of fund availability, dredging Waishel Maril which has been shrunk from constant encroachment is necessary to prevent artificial flood.
The MLA further said that being an important drainage system passing through some of the Assembly Constituencies located around Imphal city, proper maintenance of Waishel Maril through formulation of a long term master plan is essential.
So a detailed project report in this regard has already been submitted to the Government and its related authorities, he informed.
Education Minister and MLA of Keishamthong Assembly Constituency L Jayantakumar hoped that dredging of Waishel Maril would help in prevention of artificial flooding of low lying areas after every heavy downpour following clogging of the drainage system.
He also appealed to the people for support and co-operation in taking up such welfare measures.
Officials of IFCD accompanied the Minister and the MLA during the inspection tour.
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