Chingai MLA assures “water for all” schemes for villagers

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Sept 2

The Raphei Wungnao Long (Raphei chief union) on yesterday felicitated Chingai MLA and parliamentary secretary planning and transport, Khashim Vashum and K. Dickson chairman Autonomous district council, Ukhrul, at Ngahui village Awang Kasom in a grand ceremony.

The felicitated programme cum award distribution ceremony was attended by over 400 villagers from different part of Chingai block including 45 chairmen/headmen, development council representatives of 30 villages, Shanao Long (Women Organisation), Raphei Katamnao Long, Raphei Government Teachers Association, students etc.

MLA Khashim Vashum distributed awards which included certificates and cash awards to altogether 38 meritorious students who had secured 75 percent and above in their examinations.

Cultural performances by Ngahui baptist church, CMS students, presentation of memento to the dignitaries, greetings, prayer marked the felicitation programme.

Addressing the gathering Khashim Vashum, reiterated his commitment for the welfare of the people and will not make any distinction between parties/supporters and non-supporters.

Announcing “water for all” scheme, he assured that the lion’s share of 60 villages shall be implemented shortly in the Raphei area.

He stated that two lane road from Hungpung to Jessami will commence very soon under the National Highway authority of India and ADB.

He stated that he is earnestly working on the PMAY-G and PMUY central government schemes to deliver them to the most deserved households.

ADC chairman, R. Dickson, thanked the RWL for their love and support by reposing their confidence in him.

He asked the people not to stop extending their co-operation to enable the representatives to explore new avenues which will usher in progress and development.

Prior to the felicitation programme the MLA and ADC, also interacted with students of Worrin school, Raphei Model School, wherein the students highlighted their grievances in terms of shortage of teachers and infrastructures.

The MLA also donated money for contingency fund, distributed poly tanks each to Worrin and Raphei schools.

He asked the students not to lose heart about the deplorable conditions of the schools infrastructure but strive for excellence with determination, sincerity and discipline.

The MLA also assured that their grievances would be put forward to the education department at the earliest.