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Manipur Guv appeals for proper implementation of water projects

Imphal, Dec 16 (UNI) Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Tuesday graced the Watershed Mahotsav at City Convention Centre, Imphal, organised by the State Level Nodal Agency for Watershed Management under the Planning Department, Government of Manipur.
The event highlighted the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC–PMKSY 2.0), a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development focusing on the development of rainfed and degraded lands across the country. Chief Secretary, Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, also attended the occasion.
During the event, Deputy Commissioners of Kakching and Ukhrul presented achievements and future plans, while field staff from Imphal West and Senapati shared implementation experiences. Governor, joined by Chief Secretary, felicitated the best performing districts and Watershed Committees with certificates, released a handbook on PMKSY WDC, Manipur, and conducted a virtual Bhoomi Pujan and Lokarpan of PMKSY WDC 2.0 projects.
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