Minister Awangbow inspects Singda Dam
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, April 18 2023:
Minister for Water Resource and Relief & Disaster Management, Awangbow Newmai on Monday inspected the Singda Dam which has gone dry.
During the visit, the minister checked the fencing-works in the catchment area.
While inspecting the site, Awangbow Newmai stressed the need to save Singda river which supplies potable water to nearly half the population in Imphal area through the Singda water project.
The Minister said that siltation at Singda Dam is posing serious threat as it is leading to decrease in volume of the water.
He also said that the Government will take up de siltation programme before the onset of monsoon season and sought cooperation of the people.
The ministerial team was accompanied by WRD officials and staff.