Ningthoupham FCI Godown still waiting for inauguration
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangui, August 29 2013:
Inspite of completion of its construction almost one year back, the FCI Godown at Ningthoupham village under Senapati district is still patiently waiting for its inauguration.
The FCI Godown at Ningthoupham is situated approximately 15 Km away from Senapati DHQs near National Highway 2.The Government had earlier assured to inaugurate the Godown in March this year but it is still to be materialized.
Local residents of Ningphoupham today expressed resentment against the concerned authority for delay in inaugurating the godown and start functioning.
A resident, on anonymity, said that since the construction work of FCI Godown the villagers have voluntarily kept vigil and took utmost care in the hope that it would serve the interest of the people.
Another resident said that at first the construction of FCI Godown here was considered a pride and honour but gradually it turns out to be a shame and disrespect to the people, since even after its completion the gate remained closed never to be opened and not a single bag of rice keep in it.
A Village Authority member of Ningthoupham disclosed that the construction work has been undertaken by TP Cell (Hills) and many labourers have been engaged in the work.
But unfortunately after the completion of the Godown without clearing the bills or wages of the labourer they (TP Cell-Hills) handed over the same to the FCI.
"Who is going to pay the pending wages or bill now?", he categorically asked.
The Village Authority member further said that there are many internal issues within the FCI department and the State Government should be held accountable for not inaugurating the Godown.
He also averred that recently those Home Guard kept at the godown to look after the same ran away without informing the Village Authority saying that some unidentified persons threatened them of facing dire consequence if they remain staying in the godown.
He added that no organisation/individuals are there to threaten those Home Guard personnel instead everyone here cooperated them.
Saying that the statement of Home Guard personnel was baseless, the VA member said that it was only a propaganda to tarnish the honour and good name of the village.
"The concerned authority may have many reasons for not inaugurating the Godown but if the State Government take initiative and be really serious about it, it will be inaugurated and start functioning long time back", added the VA member.
He appealed the state Government to be serious enough about the Godown in public interest and initiate speedy action and inaugurate the FCI Godown.