Letpao vows development of Tengnoupal district
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, December 18 2021: Water resources minister Letpao Haokip has assured of easing any restrictions on movement of vehicles carrying goods for public at Khudengthabi AR post along the Impnal-Moreh highway after proper discussion with IGAR South.

Speaking during a Public Outreach Programme organised by the district administration of Tengnoupal as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration at the border town of Moreh on Saturday, minister Letpao Haokip conveyed that the;chief minister had already discussed the issue of restrictions imposed by Assam Rifles on transportation of certain commodities in eluding clothes and eatables at Khudengthabi with the IGAR South and the restrictions will be relaxed very soon.

At the same time, earlier restrictions imposed by both AR and the Forest Department in transportation of furniture items from Moreh will also be lifted from Saturday, he informed.

Further stating that the PHED is trying to provide drinking water to every household in the border town, the minister added that the department will commence implementation of the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme in the town.

He also stated that a laboratory will soon be set up to test the quality of water provided by the department.

Letpao also announced construction of a transit hostel for health workers and staff of other departments at Tengnoupal district headquarters and assured that the condition of roads in interiors of the district such as Kwatha, Satang and Machi will be improved under the PMGSY scheme before the end of March.

Noting that the district is inhabited by different communities, the minister urged the people to support the efforts of the present government which is trying to bring equal and unbiased development in the district.

The programme was also attended by education minister S Rajen, agriculture minister O Lukhoi, Manipur Legislative Assembly deputy speaker K Robindro, Lilong MLA Antas Khan and DC Tengnoupal Lourembam Bikram among others.

Altogether 39 stalls of government departments were opened during the programme to ensure doorstep provision of benefits.

At the same time, health cards, school uniforms, gas stoves, Old Age Pension books, etc., were distributed to the beneficiaries.

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