Imphal, Feb. 9 -- Laii village in the Senapati district of Manipur bordering Nagaland on the north is facing a severe water crisis owing to the pathy of the government directly impacting the sanitation, health, and education of the tribal villagers.

Situated 143 km away from Imphal, during this lean season, the villagers traveled down a long distance and collected water from springs, streams, rivulets, and rivers for washing and other purposes.

Though two water supply schemes were constructed and provided by the government for the villagers, there is not enough water from the two sources, former Vice Chairman of ADC Senapati, LK Kasaso stated in a statement.

To cope with the situation in the village which has three clans, the village a...