Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 22 2010:
IGAR (S) Maj Gen CA Krishnan inaugurated a water supply project at Umathel village of Thoubal district yesterday.
A PRO IGAR (S) release said 'by installing a submersible pump for lifting water from bore well and an 7.5 HP centrifugal pump for distribution of water from storage tank, it will provide clean drinking water to a large section of population'.
Conveying that the water supply project is aimed at looking after the basic amenity of drinking water which was a long dream of the people of Umathel, the release also stated that provision of water supply will go a long way in providing potable water facilities to Umathel and adjoining areas.
on the otherhand, troops of 12 MLI of 9 Sector under HQs IGAR (S) with the help of locals of Maibam village constructed an Aqueducts at Maibam village on June 20 .
The fields in and around Maibam village, were water logged due to heavy rains creating problem for the villagers who were ready to sow their paddy crops, the PRO informed while adding that MLI troops along with locals constructed the Aqueduct to prevent water from getting logged in the field.