Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that potable drinking water would be provided to every household of the State by 2024. He also mentioned that the New Development Bank (NDB) funded project of Rs. 3054 crores are the largest single compact project ever sanctioned by the Government of India for Manipur.

Biren Singh was speaking in his welcome speech when Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Manipur Water Supply Project through a video conference today.

The Chief Minister echoed that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there has been a visible positive change in Manipur in the last three years. Manipur has gone through a tremendous change and the election promise have been fulfilled to the last. We have kept the promise of Narendra Modi ji – what Congress could not do in fifteen years we shall do so in fifteen months’, Biren stated.   

Further, Biren highlighted that the culture of blockade and bandhs are a thing of past. He mentioned that with the support and co-operation of the people, there has been a cohesive and peaceful environment in the State under the present regime. He mentioned that various developmental activities are being taken up in the State for the welfare of the people of Manipur. With the blessings of the Prime Minister, the government could build women’s market in every district of the State, he added.

Biren Singh showered his gratitude to the Prime Minister who takes care of the need of the state and this project is an example.

Government of India initiated the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe and adequate quantity drinking water to every rural household of the country by 2024 with the motto “Har Ghar Jal”.

Governor of Manipur Dr. Najma Heptulla, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Deputy Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary and other high ranking officials were present during the function.