Chief Minister handed over public conveniences at Senapati and Mao
Source: TR Singh *

Imphal, April 16 2018: The Chief Minister of Manipur Shri N.Biren Singh today inaugurated and handed over public conveniences constructed by 109 Bn, CRPF at Karong, Senapati under Civic Action Programme.

It was another major humanitarian initiative undertaken by 109 Bn, CRPF under command Shri Vinod Kumar, Commandant in the far flung district with the aim to fulfil the critical needs of the local populace.

Though the Government of India has taken up several initiatives to make the country open defecation free, the transients who undertake journey along NH-2 have been facing severe hardships due to lack of Toilet and Bathrooms along the Mao and Senapati stretch.

Chief Minister handed over public conveniences at Senapati and Mao

Keeping this longstanding critical need in mind, Shri Vinod Kumar, Commandant 109 Bn, CRPF under the aegis of Shri Vikram Sahgal, IGP Manipur & Nagaland Sector CRPF had earlier taken a decision and constructed the facilities of toilets and baths at Karong Senapati and Mao Gate in line with the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan undertaken by the Government of India.

The inaugural function was attended by several cabinet ministers, high ranking state government officials, Shri Vikram Sahgal IGP, Shri Vinod Kumar, Commandant and various senior officials and prominent public leaders and locals of Karong and Senapati area.

Chief Minister handed over public conveniences at Senapati and Mao

Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest Shri N.Biren Singh lauded the initiatives of 109 Bn, CRPF for undertaking such humanitarian activities for providing basic conveniences to the local people, transients and drivers along NH-2 in the remote localities.

He appealed to the public to inculcate the sense of hygiene and sanitation besides preventing open defecation.

He urged CRPF for more involvement and contribution towards a clean Manipur and India.

He appreciated the able leadership provided by Shri Vikram Sahgal, IGP, CRPF and the positive contribution made by the CRPF in the State of Manipur under his leadership.

On the other hand, Shri Vikram Sahgal, IGP, CRPF inaugurated the public convenience constructed by 109 Bn, CRPF at Mao gate and handed it over to the people of Mao today.

Speaking on the occasion there Shri Vikram Sahgal Sahgal stated that CRPF will continue to carry out such humanitarian activities and contribute to a clean and green Mao which is known for its unique flora and fauna.

He also assured of all possible help for the public from the side of CRPF.

The leaders of Mao town and Songsong village thanked the CRPF for such noble gesture.

The function was attended by Shri Vinod Kumar, Commandant, CRPF officials, officials of Assam rifles, teachers and students of Sardar Patel High School Mao, prominent leaders and citizens of Mao area.

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