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Manipur CM launches Green Manipur Mission

Manipur CM launches Green Manipur Mission

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Kangpokpi, June 22, 2019:

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday has undertaken a tour at Saheibung village, about 28 km from Imphal and planted a sapling at the complex of Socio-Economic and Environment Development Society (SEEDS) as a part of the “Green Manipur Mission.”

Considering that Manipur is now reeling in forest loss 190 sq km according to the latest Forest Report of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, Manipur government has taken up the Mission.

The Chief Minister has met the tribal villagers, heard their grievances and held discussion with Saheibung village Chief Athang. Upon the demand of Saheibung villagers and their chief Athang, the Chief Minister assured to consider the opening of a Primary Health Sub-Centre (PHSC) in the village after discussing the matter in the State Cabinet. He also said that the Government is also ready to construct a market shed at Chiru Lamkhai near Sangaithel Park if necessary land/space is provided by the villagers.

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Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, the mission has been introduced to develop and protect forests in each and every village of the State. An open gym each worth Rs. 5 to 6 lakhs will be installed as an incentive at all the villages, which are willing to set aside at least 5 acres of land for development of the forest.

Rampant felling of trees in the hills of Manipur has created soil erosion leading to siltation of rivers and lakes, the Chief Minister said, adding that accumulation of topsoil can be seen instead of pebbles in the catchment areas of different rivers these days. N. Biren further opined that in many hill areas, the soil has become too soft and weak due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers in the poppy plantation.

State Planning Board Deputy Chairman S. Rajen Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)  K. Angami, All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) president Bijoy Kangchingtabam, SEEDS president A. Mobi and Saheibung village chief Athang also attended the function as dignitaries.

The function was organized by Department of Forest with supports from Directorate of Environment and Socio-Economic and Environment Development Society (SEEDS).

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Published On: Jun 22, 2019