AIZAWL, Sept 23: NNN Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), who arrived today here in Aizawl for a two-day stay, laid the foundation stone for Aibawk Water Supply Scheme.
Laying the foundation stone for the water supply scheme, DoNER Minister Paban Singh Ghatowar congratulated the people of Aibawk for being selected for the scheme while other localities are also there in waiting. He expressed his hope that under the supervision of PHE Department, the work would be completed within stipulated timeframe.
The central government is caring much for the needs and progress of the people of Mizoram, the visiting Union Minister said, adding, DoNER Ministry has also been advised to take fast steps in this regard.
Under peace and tranquility, Mizoram is moving along the path of progress, said the DoNER Minister, and lauded the state government for carrying out different schemes successfully and profitably.
Highlighting the various steps taken so far and being taken by the DoNER Ministry for the progress of Mizoram, the Union Minister said plans are on for big projects to enhance power sufficiency. He mentioned that 100 crore rupees has been sanctioned by DoNER for
Tuirial Hydro Electric Project, and will also sanction another 200 crore, which will enhance power sufficiency and enable Mizoram to supply power even outside the State too.
The people of Mizoram are peace-loving and God-fearing people, commented the Union Minister, adding, Mizoram, under a strong state government, also continues to be most peaceful and progressing among others States in India.
Aibawk Water Supply Scheme will feed 3 villages- Aibawk, Sateek and Phulpui. Water will be drawn from Tuirivang River by about 33km long pipe, and 4 reservoirs will be constructed. Rs. 9.98 crore is estimated for the scheme and is expected to complete within 2 years time.
The visiting DoNER Minister is accompanied by V.B.Pathak, Joint Secretary, DoNER and Umakant, Director, DoNER.
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