Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 07:
The People's Action for Rights to Information, Manipur (PARTIM), Ukhrul district has called upon the people to judge the implementation of the programmes under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in Ukhrul district for which more than Rs 2 crores had been reportedly sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Water Resources.
Under the RTI Act, 2005, PARTIM had applied to the Minor Irrigation Department for providing information of all the programmes undertaken for the year 2005-06 in Ukhrul district under the AIBP, its chairman RK Awungashi informed in a statement, adding that information related to 24 work programmes have been furnished by the Department through the Manipur State Information Commission.
It also appealed o the general public of Manipur to properly utilise the RTI Act for justice and development and extend maximum support to the State Chief Information Commissioner so that the latter can diligently work for the people of the State.