Manipur Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai on Thursday inspected the condition of Singda Dam which has run dry, in an effort to find a solution to the current water crisis facing Manipur.
During his visit, the minister checked the fencing works of the catchment area that was taken up at the site.
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It may be mentioned that there has been a conflict around the boundary of the government land concerning the dam and an amicable solution has been sought.
He said that saving Singda is a must as it has been providing water to half of the Imphal area.
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The inspection was carried out in order to find out a solution to solve the current water scarcity crisis.
The ministerial team was accompanied by WRD chief engineer Renmei Alimmei and by officials and staff of the DIPR department.
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