Source: The Sangai Express
Lamka, September 18, 2010:
A high level meeting presided by the Chief Minister has deliberated on constructing green buildings for all projects being taken and likely to be taken up in future in Manipur, particularly at Imphal.
In line with this new arrangement, all buildings being constructed within the Assembly complex would be made green.
The meeting held yesterday was attended by MLAs, Principal Secretary (Power), Principal Secretary (Works), MAHUD Commissioner, Science and Technology Commissioner, representatives of Planning Department, MANIREDA and ICLEI.
The new arrangement of incorporating green buildings was made under Solar City Project which would be implemented in 60 cities all across the country including Imphal.
The Chief Minister instructed all relevant officials to start implementing the new concept of green buildings.
The new concept of green buildings is based on the need to reduce power shortage by using solar power, more power efficient bulbs etc.
In according to the Chief Minister's advice, ICLEI director Dwipen Baruah and MANIREDA officials inspected ongoing construction works of City Convention Centre, Capital Project, High Court building and Ima Keithel.