Pakyong, February 17: LB Das, Area MLA of West Pendam and Advisor for LR&DM and IT Department, concluded a two-day field inspection trek to review the Mega Drinking Water Project for West Pendam Constituency.
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| MLA LB Das inspects 42 km Mega Drinking Water Project in West Pendam; 8 km pipeline to be completed by mid-2027. (Image: DIO Pakyong) |
The inspection began on February 16 from Tamjey River (16th Mile), Tsomgo, covering nearly 34 kilometres up to Yakten in Pakyong. The visit aimed to conduct an on-site assessment and documentation of the project.
During the trek, Das examined the intake point and water source at Tamjey River, reviewed the pipeline alignment, inspected stretches of the pipeline corridor, and assessed the progress of works executed. The inspection was undertaken to ensure quality control, monitoring, and effective implementation.
On the second day, the field visit continued from Yakten to Central Pendam, covering an additional 8 kilometres, concluding the assessment.
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According to Junior Engineer Bipin Pradhan of the Rural Development Department, approximately 8 kilometres of pipeline are to be laid in the identified segment, with the project targeted for completion by mid-2027.
Several local representatives, departmental officials, and members of the public accompanied the inspection team. The trek concluded with a review of project execution and drinking water supply arrangements for the constituency.
