Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 21:
The Mapithel Dam Thoubal Multipurpose Project Construction Area Committee has lifted the ban imposed on construction of Thoubal Dam with effect from noon today following the assurance given by the authority concerned to fulfil the demands of the Committee.
The demands of the Committee include including payment of compensation to the affected villagers and rehabilitation of the affected villages.
Announcing lifting of the ban, secretary of Mapithel Thoubal Multipurpose Project Construction Area Committee Winner Jajo said that the decision to lift the ban has been taken following the assurance given by the Thoubal Project Authority to fulfil the demands of the Committee as well as in the spirit of goodwill to accelerate the progress of the work.