Malom depot likely to see light of day in September

Malom depot likely to see light of day in September

Malom depot likely to see light of day in September

Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 03 2015 : Even though railway network which would connect Imphal with other parts of the country is not expected in the next couple of years, the rail-fed oil depot being constructed at Malom is likely to become operational as a road-fed oil depot by the month of September this year.

According to an IOC official, IOC has already intimated the State Government that the Malom depot would become operational in September.

One major prerequisite for the Malom depot to become operational is uninterrupted power supply.

Taking due note of the sheer necessity of uninterrupted power supply, IOC has already deposited Rs six crore with the Government of Manipur.

Together with depositing Rs six crore with the Power Department, IOC has written to the State Government to provide uninterrupted power supply to the oil depot as soon as possible.

IOC officials are confident that the State Government would make necessary arrangements to provide uninterrupted power supply to the depot sooner rather than later.

All essential commodities are being shipped in along Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Silchar highway to some extent but both these highways are prone to all sorts of disturbances including bandhs and blockades which often drag on for days and weeks.

The oil depot at Malom which is nearing completion

Such disturbances and disruptive activities create artificial scarcity of essential commodities including petroleum products throughout the State.

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