Solar lighting systems distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 10 2019:
Intonational Peace And Social Advancement (IPSA) Head Office Keishampat, Jiribam branch and Manireda jointly distributed solar home lighting systems to 33 households in two villages in Jiribam district.
14 households in Sabunghat and 19 households in Boroikhal were provided solar lighting systems, 5 bulbs, 1 fan each, said a statement of IPSA, Head Office, Keishampat today.
IPSA president Joychandra Konthoujam, Hill Ghat Ward No 1 Member Ng Gopeshor Singh and IPSA Jiribam branch president K Ibomcha attended the event.
Speaking at the function, Joychandra Konthoujam said that the solar lighting systems were distributed to the villages as New Year gifts.
Electricity has not reached these villages yet, said IPSA.
These remote villages have no proper roads and bridges, said IPSA and appealed State Government to look into the needs of the villages at the earliest.