Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the River Front Garden at Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal on September 26. Keishamthong MLA Nishikanta Singh Sapam attended the inauguration. The state government developed the garden under the ‘Rejuvenation of the Nambul River’ project. The initiative forms part of the National River Conservation Plan of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The newly opened stretch aims to support efforts to restore the polluted Nambul River and protect it for future generations.
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Key Facts
- Location: Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak, Imphal, Manipur
- Project: Rejuvenation of the Nambul River
- Facility: River Front Garden
- Inaugurated by: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
- MLA present: Nishikanta Singh Sapam
- Date: September 26
- Project department: Department of Environment and Climate Change
- Central programme: National River Conservation Plan
River Front Garden Opens to Public
The state government has opened the riverfront garden stretch from Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak to Ngakraba Bridge for public use.
The garden forms part of wider efforts to improve the condition of the Nambul River. The government also aims to create greater public awareness about river conservation.
Focus on Nambul River Rejuvenation
The project operates under the Rejuvenation of the Nambul River initiative. The Department of Environment and Climate Change is implementing the work as part of the National River Conservation Plan.
The project focuses on addressing pollution and supporting the long-term protection of the river.
CM Calls for Public Participation
During the inauguration, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh highlighted the importance of public participation in river conservation.
He said the government alone could not achieve the difficult task of restoring the Nambul River. Therefore, he called for cooperation from people living near the river.
Appeal to Local Communities
The Chief Minister urged civil society organisations, local clubs, stakeholders and nearby residents to participate actively in the river’s protection and rejuvenation.
He also called for collective ownership of the initiative. According to the appeal, community involvement can help maintain the river and protect the improvements made through the project.
Questions and Answers
What did the Manipur Chief Minister inaugurate?
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the River Front Garden at Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal.
Which river is the project focused on?
The project focuses on the rejuvenation and conservation of the Nambul River.
Which area has opened to the public?
The garden stretch from Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak to Ngakraba Bridge has opened to the public.
Which government department is implementing the project?
The Department of Environment and Climate Change is implementing the initiative.
Why is public participation important?
The Chief Minister stressed that residents, local clubs and civil society organisations need to work together to support long-term river conservation.
Imphal and Northeast India Context
The Nambul River is an important waterway in Imphal, Manipur. Efforts to improve its condition are part of wider environmental conservation efforts in Northeast India, where protecting urban rivers can support cleaner and more sustainable communities.
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