All Loktak Lake Areas Fishermen's Union Manipur extends gratitude to State Govt
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, May 10 2022: All Loktak Lake Areas Fishermen's Union Manipur (ALLAFUM) has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister N Biren Singh and the State Government for taking up special measures to protect and preserve the Loktak Lake which is of paramount importance to the State.

ALLAFUM in a press release lauded the step of BJP for specially mentioning the Loktak Lake and measures to be taken up for its protection in its election manifesto published in regards with the recently concluded 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

It may be noted that it was inducted in the election manifesto to undertake Loktak Mega Eco-tourism Project with an aim to generate large scale employment.

Further it mentioned to take up a holistic approach by considering the key ecological parameters of the lake to make it an iconic wetland of the Southeast Asia, to restructure Loktak Development Authority (LDA), to initiate a wise use policy integrated plan and to develop Champu Khangpok Floating Village into a heritage floating village.

The union also lauded the Government for appointing Moirangthem Asnikumar who is born and brought up in the area and has a close connection with the lake as the chairman of LDA, which is the lone authority for the development of Loktak Lake and expressed belief that the chairman will take up all possible means to safeguard and develop the lake.

The fishermen body also pledged to support the Government and LDA in all the endeavours to be taken up in the interest of Loktak and the people and the people residing in and around the surrounding areas.

Lastly the union appealed to the authorities concerned to review the Loktak Protection Act 2006 and to formulate a fishermen welfare policy especially for those who are into fishing activities in Loktak Lake and to utilize the resources of the lake in any of its developmental activities.

ALLAFUM also expressed belief that the Government will fulfill the promises made for the development of Loktak Lake.

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