Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 01:
Three mini dams known as Pick Up Weir built at different places within Lamlai assembly constituency was inaugurated today by Minor Irrigation Minister Ph Parijat as chief guest.
The mini dams were constructed by the Minor Irrigation Department under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme at Ngakhashi river of Nongpok Kakching, Leimakhong river of Sheijang and Shakhul river of Leikot Phaijol.
The Pick Up Weir built at the cost of Rs 30 lakhs at Nongpok Kakching is expected to irrigate about 100 hectares of agricultural field.
The mini dam at Sheijang built at the cost of Rs 23 lakhs would irrigate 60 hectares.
In addition to the mini dams, an irrigation tank was also inaugurated by Ph Parijat at Laikot Kom.