Water storage tanks distributed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 07 2014:
Troops of Assam Rifles distributed water storage tanks to Hongbi village of Thoubal district under the Assam Rifles Military Civic Action Programme.
According to a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S), Hongbi village is dependent on natural source of water that generally dries during summers.
There is no provision for water storage in the village and presently the village is facing scarcity of water due to ongoing summer season.
The water storage tanks were distributed by 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) for the welfare of local populace which will be immensely beneficial to them and not only solve their longstanding water crisis but also will facilitate in storage of clean drinking water protected from water borne diseases during this monsoon season.
Village Headmen of Hongbi village and the local populace were extremely thankful and expressed their sincere gratitude for the assistance provided by Assam Rifles for working towards their upliftment and providing the basic amenities, the PRO added.