Susindro calls for effective ways to solve water crisis in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, November 07 2023:
PHE and CAF & PD Minister , L Susindro Meitei (Yaima) called for effective management of water to resolve the water issues in Ukhrul town.
The Minister was speaking at the occasion of the foundation stone laying ceremony for "Augmentation of water supply source for Ukhrul District Headquarters" at the Water Treatment Plant, Phungreitang.
The Minister dwelt on the roles and responsibilities of Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) for proper management in order to solve water problems of every village.
He said, 'The committee has to formulate policies for ensuring fair distribution of water in every household' .
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He went on to mention that the duty of the Government is to create assets such as construction of reservoirs, water tanks, and laying pipelines while the VWSC committee should look after the maintenance and management of the same.
The Minister also informed that the Department is framing policies to fix rates for water tax and accordingly 60 percent of the tax will go to the Department and the remaining 40 percent to the VWSC committee.
He further assured to provide one more water tanker for Ukhrul and stated that necessary arrangements are underway to provide quarters to all non local staff.
He said, 'The State Government as a part of mitigating the water crisis of Ukhrul took up the project cost at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crore' .
During the programme, the Minister also distributed appointment letters to two villagers as Multi Tasking staff at PHED Ukhrul Division.
Meanwhile, Transport, Veterinary & Animals Husbandry Minister, Khashim Vashum urged All Naga Student Association Manipur ( ANSAM) to come forward to resolve any form of misunderstanding amicably and went on to mention that the Government is for the people and the internet ban will be lifted at earliest.
Later, L Susindro along with Khashim Vashum, MLA of 44-Ukhrul, Ramnganing Muivah and MLA of Lamlai AC, Kh Ibomcha Singh were accorded a warm reception at Rashing hall Awungtang.