Dismal power supply and a solution

Chief Minister O. Ibobi has rightly said that state’s hydro potential is immense, which needs to be exploited to enhance power generation. He also said a change will be seen as the Government of Manipur has given thrust to increasing power generation. Nature has endowed the state with rich hydro potential but our problem is […]

Chief Minister O. Ibobi has rightly said that state’s hydro potential is immense, which needs to be exploited to enhance power generation. He also said a change will be seen as the Government of Manipur has given thrust to increasing power generation. Nature has endowed the state with rich hydro potential but our problem is we do not have fund for taking up hydro based power projects. Fuel based and nuclear based power projects are very costly and the power generated by such projects will be very costly therefore we must go for hydro based projects only. Micro hydel power projects can be taken up at the hills of the state. The cost of the projects will be minimal. More over water is becoming scarce items in the state. This year the state faced near drought, when the monsoon arrived very late. The water thus stored by erecting small dams at the river at source that is at the hills of Manipur can be used in irrigating cultivable land during the lean season, when there is no rainfall. What is happening in the state is water simply flows out without being utilised. But hindrances in taking up hydro based power projects come up every now and then when we talk of launching such projects in the state. Such resistance has complicated the issue of power scarcity in Manipur. Our mind has to be clear and there has to be a clear understanding that the state cannot go for costly power project. Poor people will not be able to buy costly power generated by fuel based projects. Instances are not lacking heavy fuel power project, which was taken up despite opposition from experts against launching the project, is existing like a monument to prove thoughtlessly built structure is wastage of public money. Whoever responsible for installing the useless structure owes an explanation to the people as to what prompted them to take up the project? Their irresponsible action wasted huge amount of money that works out to billions of rupees. Chief Minister has also boldly stated that he held power department as a challenge to bring a change. This shows his commitment to improve power sector in the state. His words to increase power supply period from the present six hours to 20 hours a day is soothing to hear. The entire people of the state are waiting for the arrival of that day when we will get 20 hours uninterrupted power supply. When it will happen, this question is being asked everywhere whenever some groups of people sit at the hotel or at roadside. If that happens in the very near future the people of the state will hail the Congress Government particularly Chief Minister O. Ibobi for keeping his words and also for showing the commitment to do something for the state and its people. Roads can be constructed water supply can be improved. These are easy jobs, which can be done by engineers by spending some money. But enhancing power generation is mindboggling task. In a nutshell it is a gigantic task. Manipur had not seen addition of a single unit of power since the commissioning of Loktak lake way back in the late seventies. Yet we are hoping against hope that the power supply will be improved in the near future as the department is now looked after by the Chief Minister himself. Where there is a will there is a way.

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TDC repairs road, stranded vehicles reach Imphal

Even as loaded trucks were stranded for days after some trucks leading the convoy got stuck in depressed portions of Imphal Jiribam highway, BRO did nothing to tow away the stuck trucks nor repaired the depressed portions Source The Sangai Express

Even as loaded trucks were stranded for days after some trucks leading the convoy got stuck in depressed portions of Imphal Jiribam highway, BRO did nothing to tow away the stuck trucks nor repaired the depressed portions Source The Sangai Express

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RIMS road morphed into parking lot for private hospitals Parking lots allotted on trial basis

RIMS road which has been repaired and expanded after much delay has evolved into convenient parking lots for the many private hospitals and diagnostic centres lining up the road Source The Sangai Express

RIMS road which has been repaired and expanded after much delay has evolved into convenient parking lots for the many private hospitals and diagnostic centres lining up the road Source The Sangai Express

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Jennifer to represent state in Natl Science Seminar

Under the aegis of the Science Unit, Department of Education S , the 34th State Level Students Science Seminar, 2012 was held under the theme Mathematics in India Past, Present and Future at the conference hall of DM College of Commerce here today …

Under the aegis of the Science Unit, Department of Education S , the 34th State Level Students Science Seminar, 2012 was held under the theme Mathematics in India Past, Present and Future at the conference hall of DM College of Commerce here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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‘Thazing Lap’ fest

The first state level Thazing Lap, a festival of the Vaiphei tribe, was celebrated today at Salam Patong village in Sadar Hills amidst fanfare with the theme Cultural Revival for Future Survival Source The Sangai Express

The first state level Thazing Lap, a festival of the Vaiphei tribe, was celebrated today at Salam Patong village in Sadar Hills amidst fanfare with the theme Cultural Revival for Future Survival Source The Sangai Express

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HSO, MSU, KYU congratulate

The Haokip Students’ Organisation, Manipur has extended heartiest congratulation to all the six candidates belonging to the Haokip community who sailed through the MCSCC Exam, 2010 Source The Sangai Express

The Haokip Students’ Organisation, Manipur has extended heartiest congratulation to all the six candidates belonging to the Haokip community who sailed through the MCSCC Exam, 2010 Source The Sangai Express

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Various new schemes to be taken up under MI

Considering the problems faced by farmers in the event of deficient rainfall in the state, Minor Irrigation MI Department has decided to take up various new schemes in addition to the existing ones Source Hueiyen News Service

Considering the problems faced by farmers in the event of deficient rainfall in the state, Minor Irrigation MI Department has decided to take up various new schemes in addition to the existing ones Source Hueiyen News Service

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‘Emergency Response Team Training’ programme concludes

The five day ’emergency response team training’ programme conducted by Indian Red Cross Society, Manipur branch concluded today at THAU Ground, thangmeiband Source The Sangai Express

The five day ’emergency response team training’ programme conducted by Indian Red Cross Society, Manipur branch concluded today at THAU Ground, thangmeiband Source The Sangai Express

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JAC urges for separate DTOATO

The Chandel Branch of Joint Administrative Council JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO has appealed to the authority concerned for a separate DTO ATO in Chandel district Source Hueiyen News Service

The Chandel Branch of Joint Administrative Council JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO has appealed to the authority concerned for a separate DTO ATO in Chandel district Source Hueiyen News Service

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Kamjong SDO Office remains nonfunctional for over a year

The aggrieved public of Kamjong have cried foul over non functioning of the Sub Divisional Office and questioned the prolonged absence of responsible authority in the station that has led to stale public transaction and caused scores of inconveniences …

The aggrieved public of Kamjong have cried foul over non functioning of the Sub Divisional Office and questioned the prolonged absence of responsible authority in the station that has led to stale public transaction and caused scores of inconveniences Source Hueiyen News Service

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Hotel manager clarifies

Rejecting all the allegations made by Senapati District Olympic Association president T Robert Maram, Ching Tam Hotel Manager Khaidem Sarat has decried the attempts to give a communal twist to the incident of September 13 Source The Sangai Express

Rejecting all the allegations made by Senapati District Olympic Association president T Robert Maram, Ching Tam Hotel Manager Khaidem Sarat has decried the attempts to give a communal twist to the incident of September 13 Source The Sangai Express

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Tourism Devevelopment Ibobi calls for peace Kewaching, Marjing Polo and Kaina Ching to be developed as tourist spots

AS IN other part of the globe, World Tourism Day was also celebrated in Manipur under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Energy, Powering Sustainable Development’ by Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur at Hotel Imphal here today Source Huei…

AS IN other part of the globe, World Tourism Day was also celebrated in Manipur under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Energy, Powering Sustainable Development’ by Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur at Hotel Imphal here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Hungpung body alleges irregularities

Thawaijao Hungpung Youths and Students’ Organisation has alleged sub standard road development work as well as inordinate delay in sports complex and hospital construction activities Source The Sangai Express

Thawaijao Hungpung Youths and Students’ Organisation has alleged sub standard road development work as well as inordinate delay in sports complex and hospital construction activities Source The Sangai Express

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Overcoming addiction A woman’s tale

If you think it is not possible for woman drug users and a commercial sex workers to return to the mainstream and lead a normal life, you need to think twice or maybe thrice Source The Sangai Express

If you think it is not possible for woman drug users and a commercial sex workers to return to the mainstream and lead a normal life, you need to think twice or maybe thrice Source The Sangai Express

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Moreh scores high with Thai team

A 12 member Thai delegation visited Moreh and has identified the border town ship as an ideal location for trans national trade between India and Thailand through Myanmar Source The Sangai Express

A 12 member Thai delegation visited Moreh and has identified the border town ship as an ideal location for trans national trade between India and Thailand through Myanmar Source The Sangai Express

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PDS beneficiaries verified in Chandel

In an attempt to identify needy beneficiaries of PDS items who are yet to get beneficiary cards, Rural Education Action for Change Manipur REACH M in association with District Social Welfare Office, Chandel today conducted an spot inspection of benef…

In an attempt to identify needy beneficiaries of PDS items who are yet to get beneficiary cards, Rural Education Action for Change Manipur REACH M in association with District Social Welfare Office, Chandel today conducted an spot inspection of beneficiaries of BPL, AAY and APL cards holders in Ziontlang village of Chandel district Source Hueiyen News Service Gyanand Naorem

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Fake encounter, says PREPAKPro

Tongbram Sana alias Sanamacha alias Loya who was killed in a reported encounter with a combined force on September 25 at Changangei Ucheckon was a cadre of PREPAK Pro who had completed his training in the 32nd batch Source The Sangai Express

Tongbram Sana alias Sanamacha alias Loya who was killed in a reported encounter with a combined force on September 25 at Changangei Ucheckon was a cadre of PREPAK Pro who had completed his training in the 32nd batch Source The Sangai Express

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