Loktak Inland waterways project gets approval from the Shipping Ministry

The Ministry of Shipping has given nod for the development of the Loktak Inland Waterways project on Thursday, November 28, 2019. The project is estimated to cost around Rs 25.58 crores will be developed under the central sector scheme. The demand over the development of the Loktak inland waterways project has been a long pending ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: floating island • loktak inland waterways • loktak lake • Manipur • Ministry of Shipping • Northeast India • shipping ministry

Shipping Ministry approves Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur

Union Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has approved long pending demand of Government of Manipur for development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in the north eastern state. The request for development of this project was made by L Susindro Meitei, Chairman of Loktak Development Authority and MLA Khurai in Manipur. Key Highlights Government of India approved ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Keibul Lamjao National Park • Loktak Inland Waterways Project • loktak lake • Manipur • Ministry of Shipping

India's first floating elementary school inaugurated on Manipur's Loktak Lake

India’s first floating elementary school named Loktak Elementary Floating School was inaugurated at Langolsabi Leikai of Champu Khangpok floating village on Loktak Lake in Manipur. The first of its kind school aims to provide education to drop outs students as well as illiterate adults. Currently it will provide education to around 40 children from Class ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Education • Environment • loktak lake • Manipur • Places in News

Union Environment Ministry constitutes Four-Member team for Conservation of Loktak Lake

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has constituted a four-member team for conservation and management of Loktak Lake in Manipur. The team will visit Loktak Lake and hold discussions with the State government, its concerned agencies and other stakeholders including people living in the vicinity of the lake. Terms of reference ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016

Topics: Environment • Keibul Lamjao National Park • loktak lake • Manipur • National • Places in News