Imphal, 17 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : IFCD Minsiter Letpao Haokip, Revenue Minister, Karam Shyam and Chief Engineer of IFCD inspected the Chandranadi river under Langthabal constituency today. They inspected the Chandranidi river bank from Lilong bridge till Tarahei Pallak and Turel Amanbi that passes through Manipur University and Lihakhong Machin. The team of ministers were also informed about the issues facing the locals during floods. Later, speaking to media persons, IFCD Minister Letpao Haokip said they have found a lot of issues by the Chandranadi river bank and that steps will be taken up by meeting with the top officials of the department concerned. The minister also said a committee has been constituted under his leadership with regards to the Flood Land Zoning Act 1978 and steps have already been taken up to reduce the inconveniences during floods.

Speaking on the occasion, Revenue Minister, Karam Shyam said those who have illegally encroached upon the banks of the river, thereby blocking the river flow, will be evicted at the earliest. He appealed the local MLA and the public to extend support in the process. The minister made it very clear that the current Government will not encourage exchange of land for their personal gains. Chief Engineer of IFCD, Ksh Pritam assured the people of repairing the banks of Chandranadi river at the earliest.