Champu Khangpok floating village appeals for amenities of a fully developed village
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, November 07 2026: The Champu Khangpok Floating Village Welfare Committee has urged the Government to extend support and provide adequate facilities to upgrade Langonsabi Champu Khangpok Floating Village located in the middle of Loktak Lake into a fully developed village The appeal was made by the committee president, Haobijam Kumar while speaking at the public meeting to discuss fish farmers welfare activities of the village cum felicitation programme of Oinam Nitishkumar Singh held today for receiving his PhD degree from Manipur University under the guidance of Professor L Birjita Devi.

Oinam Nitishkumar is the son of Oinam Ningthemba, a member of the advisory committee of the village.

Champu Khangpok floating village is under Thanga Assembly Constituency which has around 350 voters and has a Polling Station number 28/29 .

Today's programme was graced by Thanga Part 1 Pradhan Oinam Romen; Committee president Haobijam Kumar; advisory members H Yaima and O Ningthemba as the presidium members.

Oinam Nitishkumar was honoured with a traditional shawl and garland during the programme.

Delivering the presidential speech, Haobijam Kumar said that Champu floating village has been existing since time immemorial and has been recognised as a revenue village by the Government.

However, the village is grappling with a number of shortages and lack of basic amenities owing to its location in the middle of Loktak Lake.

He sought the attention of the Government and authorities concerned to open an Anganwadi center and a pre-primary school to enhance the learning of young children of the village.

He also urged for the appointment of an ASHA facilitator to address the various issues in the health sector.

Haobijam Kumar also appealed to the Government to provide all the relevant benefits of the various Governmental schemes and provide basic amenities for the well-being and development of the village.

He further expressed joy over the significant achievements of the younger generation of the village due to their selfless dedication and hard work despite the numerous difficulties faced by them.

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