Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04:
Following a joint visit to the affected villages of Mapithel Dam (Thoubal Multipurpose Project), it has been agreed upon to make a complete review of the dam and its impacts on the people living along the Thoubal river, informed a press release issued by the Mapithel Dam Affected Villages Organisation (MDAVO).
The team which visited the affected villages included members of the newly established Expert Review Committee, officials and engineers of IFCD, Agriculture Department, Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department, Central Agricultural University, Earth Science Department, MU, ICAR and members of the MDAVO.
MDAVO is now looking forward to come to an agreement on the term and reference which should serve as the framework of the review process.
The agreement shall be signed between State representatives, Govt Departments and the affected people, it stated.