Works minister announces to install power station

Pothashang News Service: Imphal, August 28, 2019: Works minister Thongam Biswajit Singh on Wednesday announced that tender process for construction of a power sub-station in Sinakeithei area of Ukhrul has been completed and will commence soon.

Biswajit also encouraged the use of solar roofing lights in the village and explained the UJALA scheme.

The minister assured improvement works for the approach road to Sinakeithei after the moonson season saying that connectivity is vital in bringing development to a society.

The minister was addressing the public of Sinakeithei at the village playground. Biswajit encouraged the young students of the area to work hard stating that they are the future human resource of our state. He explained that human resource is the best resource available to the humans. Parents and guardians should also mould their wards to their best level and help them become successful persons in their live.

Biswajit also observed that the ecological imbalance we are witnessing today has brought droughts and floods to us. He encouraged the villagers to plant trees in the surrounding area. He said plantation of fruit bearing trees in the area will only act as a beautification of the area.

In reply to memorandum submitted by the villagers, the minister expressed the need to construct a multi-purpose hall for sporting purpose and a separate community hall in the village. Regarding upgradation of the local school to a higher secondary school, the Minister said it has a certain set of criteria and as such, he will discuss the issue with the concerned Minister at the earliest.

Explaining the Mission for Economic Empowerment of Traditional Artisans and Craftsmen, Biswajit who is also the industries minister said trainings are provided for certain crafts under MEETAC to develop crafts, and financial assistance are also provided to provide alternative livelihoods.

PHED Mminister L Dikho who was also present at the function announced the construction of a water supply scheme in the village.

The function was also attended by Phungyar Assembly Constituency MLA K Leishiyo.