Manipur CM takes steps to develop former rebel stronghold

Imphal | Friday | 8th June, 2018

Summary:

They also apprised him of the problems faced by villagers owing to poor connectivity, absence of water supply, electricity and other basic amenities. He also asked deputy commissioner (Chandel) Krishna Kumar to prepare a project report for the construction of a road having proper drains from Sehlon to New Samtal. The village leaders highlighted the inconveniences which they have been facing for many years.After listening to them, Biren reached out to officials of Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd over phone and asked them to take up necessary steps for providing power supply to Tuitong and adjoining areas at the earliest. 19 Battalion Assam Rifles is currently deployed there. On special request made by the paramilitary force, Biren interacted with leaders and authorities of 21 different villages of the sub-division at his office secretariat.The AR officers briefed the CM about the benefits which can be possibly reaped from the introduction of widespread avocado plantation in the area..