Nungei Ningthibikhong canal

IMPHAL, June 8: The failure of concern contractors in executing construction of Nungei Ningthibikhong canal in proper manner has created panic amongst local villagers about an imminent flood during the… Read more »

IMPHAL, June 8: The failure of concern contractors in executing construction of Nungei Ningthibikhong canal in proper manner has created panic amongst local villagers about an imminent flood during the rainy season.
This was disclosed by vice chairman of the Anti Social Activities Prevention Committee (ASAPC) Md. Ayubkhan during an inspection tour made today of the said canal.
Md. Ayubkhan further said the concern department had sanctioned Rs.15 crore for construction of Ningthibikhong but the present status of the canal nowhere near the total cost of construction.
He also appealed government to look into the matter in a short period in the interest of local people who are afraid of man made flood.
He also mentioned that the dam constructed by the Minor Irrigation department Sanasam disturb farmers of the area during the rainy session, and he appealed the government to shift this dam at a suitable place for the benefits of all farmer settling in bank of the canal.

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