Imphal, Sep 28 (UNI) Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today visited Sinam Kom and Sanjenlok villages to inspect the ongoing drilling works for ground water schemes taken up by the Minor Irrigation Department to enhance irrigation in the State.

In all, 550 ground water tube-wells and 375 surface irrigation schemes would be constructed in different parts of the State with the funds from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Har Khet Ko Pani (PMKSY-HKKP). Foundation stones for these irrigation facilities were laid by the Chief Minister in a function held at City Convention Centre on August 28, 2020.