Kakching irrigation canal cleaning underway
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, April 27 2024:
Kakching Ithei Committee on Saturday conducted cleaning of Kakching irrigation canal using herbicides to get rid of the weeds and grasses which were blocking the canal passage.
During the event, Kakching Ithei Committee president Yengkhom Achou said that the committee along with the locals has been organising cleaning of the canal and its vicinity regularly.
Saturday's cleaning of the canal was conducted along with farmer volunteers in order to remove the invasive weed and grasses which had affected the flow of irrigation water from Kakching Ithei Maru Pick up Weir Dam towards the paddy fields.
The irrigation canal stretching 14/15 km has been st lifeline of Kakching district.
He also appealed to all to support the committee in maintaining cleanliness and free flow of water in the canal.