NABARD-project lights up Makui Thebram
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 05 2011: "Though I didn't enjoy the comfort of reading in electric light, I'm literally over the moon on thinking my children will now enjoy the facility of electricity", said Charangbou by the sideline of the inaugural function of a micro hydel project at Makui Thebram village in Senapati district.

The micro hydel project which was inaugurated yesterday was taken up with monetary assistance from NABARD.

The inaugural function was attended by Officer in-charge NABARD Regional Office Manipur SV Nimlekar as chief guest and Captain Bhavy of 10th Dogra Regiment as guest of honour.

Many community leaders of the area also attended the function as presidium members.

The installed capacity of the micro hydel project which was taken up in 2009 is around 20,000 watts and it will supply electricity to 25 households of Makui Thebram village which is largely inhabited by the Liangmei tribe.

Speaking at the occasion, SV Nimlekar said that several projects/schemes have been taken up in different villages of Manipur with monetary assistance from NABARD.

NABARD officer and 10 Dogra Regt captain for the inauguration

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