Works Minister inspects roads in Kpi AC
Source: The Sangai Express

Kanggui, July 02 2013: Work Minister Dr Ratan Kumar and Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen along with Okram Henry today inspected a few roads for black topping under Kangpokpi AC.

The Minister and his team inspected a road connecting Kanggui Christian Hospital from NH-2 which is about 4 Km from Kanggui town for black topping.

"This road is very important since it has been used to transport patients for treatment at KCH and it is serving the general public of not only Kangpokpi but also surrounding areas", siad MLA Nemcha adding that the road is at present in a pathetic condition.

Nemcha said that it is urgently needed to black top it in the interest of general public.

The Minister said that the widening of this road connecting KCH is the responsibility of the local MLA and the general public.

Works Minister Ratankumar during the inspection tour

They also inspected Kang-gui to Haijang road which is about 4 Kms in length where an RCC bridge is the need for the public in general and the Haijang villagers in particular.

Mentioned may be made that, Imphal River which flows south of the Kangpokpi bisect Kanggui and Haijang Road where an RCC Bridge is highly needed to for smooth movement of people and vehicles during monsoon season.

MLA Nemcha said that, Haijang village existed more than 50 years back but as far as development is concerned, the Haijang -Kanggui road which is the only connecting road to the outside world for the denizens of Haijang village and the bridge remain in the present status for more than 50 years now with no sign of changing adding that they cannot but continue to live under the mercy of the weather which is normally not merciful.

She also expressed hope that the Works Minister considering the hardships faced by the denizens of Haijang village in particulars and the surrounding areas in general will do the best at the earliest.

The inspecting team also went to inspected Tumnou-pokpi to Liyai Kalapahar Kongpao road and Kharkhola to Chandraman road as well as Parsian road for black topping.