Champhai, Oct 14: Srinivas R. Katikithala, Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, visited Keilungleah Dam and Zokhawthar on Wednesday as part of his two-day visit to Mizoram.
He was accompanied by Nilambuj Sharan, Senior Economic Adviser, Ministry of DoNER; Ramdinliani, Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department; Maria CT Zuali, Secretary of the Horticulture Department; and other district officials.
Keilungleah Dam is planned to meet the water requirements of Champhai town and provide irrigation water to farmers during the dry season. The project also aims to promote tourism and recreational activities, support local livelihoods through fish farming, improve the surrounding environment and contribute to a pleasant local climate.
Following his visit to the dam, Katikithala met Assam Rifles officials at their camp in Zokhawthar. He subsequently visited the Zokhawthar Land Customs Station, where officials briefed him on the station’s operations and activities.