IMPHAL, October 31: The locals of Andro have appealed to the concerned authorities of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to maintain transparency in implementation of the programme, which is to be carried out under the Manipur State Road Development Agency, in their areas.
Interacting with the media today at Sana Pokpa Chakpa Andro Panam Ningthou Meihounirol Pana Loshang, the Khulakpa of Andro Chingakham Gandhar said that the 10th phase of PMGSY road development of Manipur include a large portion of Andro area under Imphal East District.
He continued that the roads included under Andro Assembly constituency covered by the scheme are, Keithelmanbi to Moirangpurel, Maringthel to Machengpat-1 and Moirangpurel to Etham according to the notification of MSRDA.
Further he said that in this regard, a meeting was convened at Andro, which was attended by various civil organisations like All Andro Youth Club Association, All Andro Meira Paibi Association, and Eastern Schedule cast Student`s Union Andro along with the representative of Andro Nagar Panchayat Councillor.
He pointed out that the road Maringthel to Machengpat-I is about 11.80 Km and the total estimate cost is about Rs 69,01,877.94, before adding that the work should not be given to some agencies who have applied with the lowest tender below the government scheduled rate. This they said is because those who bid too low seldom maintain construction standards.
He also maintained that it is a rare opportunity for the people of Andro to have such kind of work being taken up in the area, and the roads of Andro have not been black-topped since they were constructed. Such opportunity should not be wasted for individual benefits, he added.
Andro Nagar Panchayat Councillor of Ward Number 5, Y Sajaoba, who was also present in the media interaction, informed that the works which are included in the 10th Phase of PMGSY was proposed by the people of Andro after consultation with the local MLA, Th Shyamkumar and Andro Nagar Panchayat members in the year 2006.