Minister inspect Imphal markets; seeks to keep city clean

Our Correspondent

Imphal, Nov. 24(EMN): Manipur’s Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) and Town Planning Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar on Fri. conducted a surprise inspection at various market places in Imphal.
The inspection comes after repeated appeal to the shopkeepers to cooperate with the state government to keep Imphal city clean as part of developing smart city in the region.

Informing that vendors without valid licence will be disallowed to continue business, Shyamkumar also asked the shopkeepers to clear the footpath so that there can be free movement for pedestrians in the market. Legal action will be taken against rule violators, he added.

Asking the shopkeepers and vendors, including mobile vendors not to pollute and choke the rivers by throwing garbage,he said the pollution of Nambul River is further leading to the pollution and choking of Loktak Lake. During the day’s inspection, shopkeepers were asked to remove their belongings/goods kept at the footpath and clean the surroundings of their shops.

On Thursday, Minister Shyamkumar announced strict prohibition on storage of goods and electricity usage at the basement of Ima Market in the heart of Imphal town. He also directed the Imphal Municipal Corporation to strictly follow the instructions.

MAHUD Minister’s announcement comes after a minor fire broke out at the basement of the Ima Market No 1 (Ima Leimaren Sidabi) at around 3.30 pm on Thursday. The cause of the fire was short circuit from a machine used by an ice cream vendor.