Village chief and KSO decry fraudulent practice of PMGSY

From Our Correspondent

KANGPOKPI | Sept 8

Villages of Tujang Waichong sub-division of Kangpokpi district expressed their grievances over Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Chief of Kotlen village, Seilet Haokip allegedly said that the local people of Geljang village and its surrounding areas are still waiting for the implementation of PMGSY Package No. MNO6185 for I.T. Road to Geljang, though the work orders had already been issued last year. He also said that the work order has been issued in the name of contractor, Ibocha Khuman but there been no activities carried out under the said scheme till today.

While expressing the discontentment of the local people, Seilet Haokip conveyed his strong condemnation on the contractor’s attitude towards the people of Twilang areas.

He also appealed the authority concerned to look into the matter seriously and initiate appropriate action upon the contractor who failed to execute the works under the said scheme.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that PMGSY Package No. MNO6144 for I.T. Road to Langka also witnessed similar condition with the same contractor Ibocha Khuman, which irritated the local populace for the misconduct of the scheme.

Condemning the alleged fraudulent practice of PMGSY by the contractor in Kangpokpi district, Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills has appealed the authority concerned for immediate intervention into the matter. President of KSO, Sadar Hills, Thangminlen Kipgen said that the lack of commitment by the state government in connection with the matter has created feelings of discrimination among the public.

The student body has demanded the government to ensure the contractor Ibocha Khuman to complete all the works allotted to him and clear the public’s doubt at the earliest.