MLA Kumsi Sidisow suggests opting for sustainable development frameworks

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THRIZINO: MLA-cum-Advisor to the Minister Environment & Forest, Kumsi Sidisow urged the citizens of the Kaya Valley to opt for sustainable development frameworks.

Sidisow said this while inspecting the first Multipurpose Irrigation-cum-Water Conservation Project of the West Kameng district here at Kaya Valley on Wednesday.

Inspecting the completed project, Sidisow informed that besides conservation of water, the first multipurpose project will also help the farmers in irrigation as well as for other sustainable frameworks like paddy with fish culture, ecotourism and others.

"This was one of my dream projects to encourage the local farmers and since 2009, I have been trying to get this project sanctioned, but thanks go to Chief Minister Pema Khandu who approved the project in 2019-20 financial year and the project was completed in 2022," said Sidisow, who is also the local MLA of 6th Thrizino-Buragaon.

Moreover, this project will not only provide water for irrigation but the bridge in the project is helping the villagers to connect with nearby villages and to reach their fields. Further, he also assured to grant an additional Rs 25 lakh for connection of large-sized pipes for the irrigation project so that the water from the project would be connected to every WRC field of villagers.

The MLA also announced that after consultation with the Minister of Environment and Forest, a mini eco-tourism project will be established in the Kaya Valley.

Elaborating on the project, Executive Engineer (EE) Michi Bida informed that the project has been constructed with the estimated cost of Rs 3 crore under SADA. The main objective was to conserve water and fish farming along with flood control. The project was started on 2019, but due to COVID-19 it could be completed only in 2022. The EE said that the project will soon be handed over to villagers or Self Help Groups so that they can earn some revenue. Moreover, he said that villagers have also sought assistance for a ring road in the area, so the MLA has suggested preparation of an estimate for the project and it will soon be submitted.

Among others, CE of PWD(NWZ) Tabe Doni, ADC ofThrizino T Kakki and other officials from various departments accompanied the MLA.

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