IMPHAL, May 5, 2017 (DIPR): MAHUD Minister Shri Th. Shyamkumar instructed the Nambol Municipal Council officials to start the repairing work of the historic Nambol Bazar. He was speaking at a reception function at the Municipal Town Hall organised by the Nambol Municipal Council (NMC) at Nambol Bazar.
Stating that the plan for the new market building will take more than a year, Minister Shyamkumar said that, during the time period MAHUD department will give 40 per cent and remaining 60 percent of the share of the total expenditure for the repair work of the market will be bore by the NMC. Minister Shyamkumar said that, revenue can be generated from the historical market if it is developed with proper planning.
Minister Shyamkumar further added that, a market building should have all the modern facilities including fire safety apparatus, drinking water, toilet and rooms to stay for the vendors. He said that, the proposal of a new market building with all the modern facilities will be send to the Centre.
He further stated that, the government has already sent a proposal to the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India for the development of markets in Lamlong, Kongba, Kwakeithel, Lamsang, Nambol, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Andro and Yairipok.
The Minister also added that, he has asked the MAHUD and PDA to make a concept paper for development of the market so that he can discuss it with the Centre. Highlighting the importance of toilet facilities, the Minister added that, the Government will give 40 per cent share of the total cost incurred in the toilet cleaner machine. He added MAHUD department will give 40 percent and remaining 60 percent will be bore by the NMC.
Stating that highest number of female councillors won in the Nambol Municipal Council, Minister Shyamkumar insisted the councillors to take benefits of the National Rural Livelihood Mission. Minister Shyamkumar also said that, his department will not delay any files and asked the people of the State to inculcate habit of planting fruit bearing trees and other plants.
The function was also attended by Parliamentary Secretary Dr. S. Ranjan Singh who is also the MLA of Konthoujam A/C, BJP leader Th. Chaoba Singh, officials of MAHUD, PDA and NMC officials and councillors. Ahead of the reception function, Minister Shyamkumar along with the team visited Nambol Municipal Council office and inspected the Nambol Bazar. (DIPR)
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