Farmers laud MLA for initiating canal repairing work
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, June 24 2024:
The initiative of repairing the canals for providing water to more than 500 hectares of agricultural fields of Chinghao Loukol by building a RCC dam over Tarang river at Kakching Khunou are has been lauded by the farmers of the region.
Notably, the repairing work of the canals has been taken up under the aegis of MLA of Sugnu Assembly Constituency, K Ranjit to address the water scarcity issues faced by the farmers.
While lauding the said initiative, one of the farmers of the region highlighted that they were facing many inconveniences due to shortage of water during the cropping seasons owing to the dilapidated condition of the canal which supply water to agricultural fields of Kabotaba, Pampak and Chinghao in Kakching Khunou.
However the cleaning and repairing of the canal using required machinery provided through the help of MLA K Ranjit will solve the water scarcity issues, he said.
Expressing that there are high probability of blockage of canals with soil since it passes through the foothills, he sought the attention of the local MLA and authorities concerned to take up a long term measure to ensure regular supply of water by constructing a pucca canal.
Meanwhile, Kakching Khunou Development Committee president Kh Babu while emphasizing the importance of agricultural activities in the region, expressed gratitude to K Ranjit for extending aid for solving the water scarcity issues faced by the farmers.
He also appealed to all concerned to take up relevant measures for a long term plan to address the problems faced by the farmers.