TODAY -

Mapithel Dam displaced villagers defend 'beneficiary list'
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, November 12 2012: The Mapithel Dam Multipurpose Project Displaced Villages Committee (MDMPDVC) and authorities of Chadong and Lamlai Khunou villages have expressed strong exception against the recent report over the verification process of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement (RR) packages of the two villages under Mapithel Dam Thoubal Multipurpose Project, while terming it as totally misleading and an attempt to derail the lawfully agreed compensation and rehabilitation due since 1972 .

Reacting to a news report carried on November 10 edition of a local English daily, which alleged irregularities and manipulation in photo verification exercise undertaken for RR packages and land compensation for Lamlai Khunou and Chadong, MDMPDVC and authorities of Chadong and Lamlai Khunou have furnished documents to prove the veracity of the beneficiary list submitted to the State government.

MDMPDVC and the two-village authorities have placed on record that the beneficiary list was prepared as per the Hill House (2010-11 & 12) tax paid to the Government, for which the facts and figures can be gauged from the office of Phungyar sub-division and Ukhrul, and the list has been approved by the State Cabinet.

"There is no question of irregularities and manipulation in the beneficiary list of RR package and land compensation of the two villages," MDMPDVC Information Secretary Mathotmi Jajo asserted.

MDMPDVC also clarified that the construction of Maipthel Dam Thoubal Multipurpose Project and its related compensation and RR packages are to be borne through centrally sponsored scheme under AIBP fund, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, New Delhi.

The recent report stating that the State government has to bear the fund for RR package and compensation is totally false and baseless.

Terming the charges levelled against the Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner of manipulating the verification process as completely false, the two-village authorities have stated the entire exercise has been done as per proper guidelines and instructions after conducting a public meeting separately and jointly in the two villages and asking any member to file an objection and compliant in case of any irregularities found in the process.

Till date, there is no official compliant raised by anyone from the two villages to the relevant authorities concerning the verification process.

In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner has even served official notification for compliant and objection within a stipulated period in the local dailies.

In fact, it also stated that DC and Phungyar SDO have cross-checked the data available in the villages and churches against those in the government records during the joint verification that included officials of IFCD - a team which was constituted by an order of the Governor of Manipur on September 28, 2012 .

The MDMPDVC and the village authorities opined that the report was fabricated and planted by Mapithel Dam Villages Affected Organisation (MDVAO) to derail the lawfully agreed RR packages and land compensation due to two villages since 1972 .

In 2010, it may be recalled that the State authorities had derecognized the MDAVO for anti-dam activities and has been dealing with MDMPDVC, which is legally instituted by Chadong and Lamlai Khunou villages' authorities and villagers.

It also stated that the Expert Review Committee (ERC) is not a decision making authority but only a guideline body and therefore, there is no question of undermining it as reported.

Appealing to the local media not to indulge in random publication of report relating to Maipthel Dam Thoubal Multipurpose project, it stated that all development schemes of the two villages have been suspended since 1972 pending settlement at new village sites.

As per the official records, the submerged/displaced villages are T.Phayang (Kuki village), Louphong, Chadong, Lamlai Khullen, Lamlai Monbung (Kuki village), Lamlai Khunou under Ukhrul district.

Whereas, the affected villages are Maphou (Kuki village) under Senapati district, and under Ukhrul district are Nongdam (Tangkhul village), Nongdam (Kuki village), Riha, Thawai, Tumukhong, Thangchingpokpi, and Shangkai.

On September 3, 2002, the Mapithel Area villagers held a public meeting and it resolved not to accept the 14 percent arrears (final installment) unless the revision of the rate as per the actual Agreement.

However, Thawai and Riha village dishonoured the resolution and drawn the compensation during 2004-05 & 2006.Thereafter, Lamlai Khullen village got the final installment in 2008 while Lamlai Mongbung received the compensation in 2010 .

Further, the MPMPDVC furnished on record that the above mentioned villages have received all the compensations except Lamlai Khunou and Chadong, while asserting that any complaint or objection raised by any other villagers is unacceptable and invalid.

It also stated that certain individuals and groups have lodged compliant and registered biased memoranda to State authorities against the two villages.

The Chadong village administration has been threatened by MDAVO members of Chadong village with "unwanted outside orders" of certain armed group.

"That after the verification notice issued on 22nd October, 2012 in local dailies�members of MDAVO and some militants started issuing threats and announcement was even made during the Church service on October 28 ordering the villagers not to take part in the photo verification exercise for the RR packages," stated the MDMPDVC.

On November 9, the Chadong Catholic pastor Mr.Michael was attacked by Honchingsing Kashung, s/o Honreikhui Kashung.

On that night at about 7pm, the village authorities said, Honchingsung fired a gunshot at the pastor residential quarters reportedly because the pastor cooperated with the verification exercise.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the attack and the pastor has to flee the village to save his life.

Meanwhile, the MDMPDVC and the two village authorities have strongly condemned the inhuman attacked meted out to the clergyman.

An official report stated that the plugging of Thoubal River has already begun since 2010 with local reports stating that 60 percent of paddy fields have been submerged.

Eventually, the two villages beside others will be rendered uninhabitable and hence, the entire process for RR packages and land compensation should be finalized at the earliest, stated the MDMPDVC.

Further, it appealed to the local media to refrain from any random reporting without assessing the ground realities as it may affect the long-suffered villagers who has to give up their ancestral homes for greater interest of the State.


* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.




LATEST IN E-PAO.NET
  • Konung Kang Chingba #1 : Gallery
  • Violence in Manipur 2023-2025 : Timeline
  • Manipur Iskcon's 25th Ratha Yatra 2025
  • Native Threshing machine made for farmers
  • COVID-19: Update 04 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Riso Ejang: Youth-led Transformation
  • Include males too in addressing HPV
  • Whispers from the past :: Poem
  • LPU opens permanent outreach centre
  • Raj Bhavan moving on the right track
  • Speculations over PM Modi's visit to state
  • Colonial Knowledge Production in NE #7
  • Make Yourself Visible to Opportunity
  • Orange bowl: tradition with ecological wisdom
  • 10 ways to keep a kitchen garden disease free
  • Between PR, military mandates & AFSPA
  • Allocation fund for MLALAD Fund during PR
  • Denounces Killing of KNA Deputy C-in-C
  • COVID-19: Update 03 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Cases of fake Aadhaar cards
  • Sincere dealing must for stricter Aadhaar
  • Archaeology: Culture of Manipur : Booklet
  • Wanna be a singer? Get Botox
  • A Central institute in Manipur
  • Nagging in the name of love
  • COVID-19: Update 02 July 2025 : Manipur
  • 'Benefits' of Indira's Emergency
  • Social Stigma :: Poem
  • Inking a peace pact: Why, how: SoO quagmire
  • Van Mahotsav under shadow of declining forest
  • 11th Th Kishan Memorial Lecture : Gallery
  • Shinthoibi, Jangvei, Tamphaton : eMing
  • Manipur crisis & the Left media's blind spot
  • COVID-19: Update 01 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Bombom RK : Musclemania Universe NYC
  • The Grief :: Poem
  • Music Concert & Quiz (MCQ) 2.0
  • SoO agreement unlikely to be scrapped
  • Regulating use of plastic carry bags
  • Mera Houchongba @Kangla #4 : Gallery
  • International Day of Yoga @JNMDA : Gallery
  • BD Behring: The inimitable Gentleman I knew
  • Violence in the name of patriotism : Misguided
  • Daily oral vs long-acting injectable for HIV
  • COVID-19: Update 30 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Smile :: Poem
  • Why was President's Rule imposed ?
  • BJP under pressure to forge unity
  • Kang @Leikai in Imphal : Gallery
  • July Calendar for Year 2025 : Tools
  • COVID-19 : A recurring crisis in Manipur
  • DC Kaith and Forestry in Manipur : Book
  • COVID-19: Update 29 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Longing for Peace :: Poem
  • Black badge, slogan protest by peeved scribes
  • Present the true picture before Delhi
  • Pung-Cholom @ Polo Tournament : Gallery
  • Life: A Journey Through Thought & Being
  • Khongjai Hills & Kuki claim to indigeneity
  • Master Time by Managing Information
  • COVID-19: Update 28 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Pride & patriotism in CCpur's army families
  • The Power of Poppy - 87 :: Poem
  • World Decarbonisation Day: green environment
  • Welcome Home - Nganthoi #2 : Gallery
  • Loss of two precious lives from Manipur
  • Balancing civil liberties with public safety
  • COVID-19: Update 27 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Gender equality & human rights are indivisible
  • Stay hydrated this summer season
  • Silent Half of the Sun :: Poem
  • Connecting the dots in the wishlist
  • Assembly record tampering claims by ex-CM
  • The immortal legacy of Pukhramba Kajao
  • International Day against Drug Abuse 2025
  • COVID-19: Update 26 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Black pottery from Ukhrul - tribal heritage
  • Program on "Mission-Drug Free Campus"
  • Play makes a better world
  • Urgent Appeal to the Honourable MLAs
  • Tribal Empowerment Campaign at CCpur
  • Talk doing the round: PM to come
  • 'Emergency' relief for under-fire BJP
  • Golden Jubilee Art Fair @Imphal : Gallery
  • Declaration: Meetei People Convention, Delhi
  • A Flower Among the Rocks :: Review
  • Book Donation Campaign
  • Improved road connectivity boosts livelihoods
  • To Have Great Dreams :: Poem
  • COVID-19: Update 25 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Regret vs Sorry: Technical & moral insight
  • Cocktail of inept Govt, selfish people
  • State trailing others in cleanliness
  • Colonial Knowledge in NE India #6
  • UHI effect & rising temperatures in Manipur
  • Frequent road blockades cripple economy
  • COVID-19: Update 24 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Unite Health with Community health services
  • NSU, Imphal, tops IIRF Ranking 2025
  • Endless conflict :: Poem
  • Pak nobel pish prize for Trump
  • May 3, 2023 - June 24, 2025: Failure of Delhi
  • Hotter days, sudden rainfall no more a rarity
  • "The Great June Uprising" #2 : Gallery
  • How to Build a Career, Lead with Purpose
  • 2nd Foundation Day- Karnataka Meitei Assn
  • COVID-19: Update 23 June 2025 : Manipur
  • NSCN-IM Amnesty threatens to isolate it
  • Sunset :: Poem
  • Intl Yoga Day for a healthier environment
  • Of clogged drains and plastics
  • Poor roads testify Govt indifference
  • Welcome Home - Nganthoi #1 : Gallery
  • The Silent Erosion of Manipuri Language
  • Design health services around people
  • Serene Hills Host Inspiring Int'l Yoga Day
  • COVID-19: Update 22 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Chopper services between Senapati & Imphal
  • High Court Judges interacted with convicts
  • Redyeing the Fabric :: Poem
  • Differences yet to be resolved stand
  • Border fencing rage as solution eludes
  • Radio E-pao: 14 new songs updated
  • Climate Adaptive Agroforestry
  • Manipur overlooked demographic shifts
  • Young designers shine on Fashion Stage
  • COVID-19: Update 21 June 2025 : Manipur
  • International Day of Yoga at Lamphelpat
  • International Day of Yoga at JNMDA
  • The Power of Poppy - 86 :: Poem
  • Keishampat Lairembi Haraoba #1 : Gallery
  • Crisis in Manipur's Contemporary Education
  • Best 8 Performances in Manipuri Cinema
  • Identity: Caught between China & India ?
  • COVID-19: Update 20 June 2025 : Manipur
  • To The Father Who Listens :: Poem
  • How does net suspension affect youths ?
  • Targeting farmers to cripple state's economy
  • The virus is back and spreading
  • Who is afraid of Manipur ?
  • A threatened lily growing at Shirui Hills
  • World Environment Day in Manipur : Gallery
  • Ambubachi Mela at Maa Kamakhya
  • COVID-19: Update 19 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Dolls made from repurposed vegetable refuse
  • Condemns Attack on Farmer & Killing
  • Abhorrent politics of SoO
  • Police arrogance on harmless drivers
  • "The Great June Uprising" #1 : Gallery
  • Solution from Buddhist & Jain perspectives
  • AI sparks employment concerns in Manipur
  • Greatest Foe :: Poem
  • Chief Justice at Relief Camp, Kangpokpi
  • Call for Recognition of a 3rd Category of IDPs
  • Jun 18, 2001- May 3, 2023: Seed of violence
  • Contract scam in hill districts
  • Colonial Knowledge in NE India #5
  • Spaced Out - Panthung Di Kadaaida! : Rvw
  • Condemns the Killing of Abdul Qadir
  • COVID-19: Update 17 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Thoubal aspirant makes Manipur proud
  • Tamenglong hospital brings quality healthcare
  • Chief Justice at Relief Camp, Mayang Imphal
  • Kuki CM & Sixth Schedule
  • Selective protests, selective silence
  • Nailing the culprits need of the hour
  • UK Meetei diaspora run for Myanmar : Gallery
  • Erwin Khundrakpam : NEET-UG 2025 topper
  • Will we rise to #endAIDS challenge or stumble
  • COVID-19: Update 16 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Appeal to Prime Minister: Manipur Crisis
  • Urges Action on Misinformation
  • Condolences : 2 young cabin crew
  • Grateful To Be Alive :: Poem
  • Making bonfire on the roads
  • Aggression yet again, inspite of playing victim
  • Aftermath of flooding @ Khurai #2 : Gallery
  • Zomia, geopolitics, & the struggle for unity
  • COVID-19: Update 15 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Condolences : Demise of 2 Manipuri Girls
  • Manipur unites in grief after Air India tragedy
  • Hail arms recovery as step toward peace
  • Cleanliness Drive at JNIMS Campus
  • Global Wind Day for a clean environment
  • First came the rain, then the heat
  • Rise in Covid-19 cases
  • Thang-Ta Day @Khuman Lampak #3 : Gallery
  • Meetei diaspora in UK runs for Myanmar victim
  • Manipur empower children with disabilities
  • COVID-19: Update 14 June 2025 : Manipur
  • World Blood Donor Day 2025
  • The Power of Poppy - 85 :: Poem
  • A Northeast Gin Makes Its Mark
  • Mera Houchongba @Kangla #3 : Gallery
  • Saluting Nganthoi, Lamnunthem : Joining hand
  • Condolence : Nganthoi & Lamnunthem
  • 50 years of Pebet #2 : Gallery
  • Indo-Naga Talks (From 2012) :: Timeline
  • Colonial Knowledge in NE India #4
  • Namphake Monastery @ Dibrugarh : Gallery
  • Protest @Checkon -AT arrest [Jun 9] : Gallery
  • Protests - AT arrest [Jun 8 night] : Gallery
  • Aftermath of flooding @ Khurai #1 : Gallery
  • /li>
  • Flooding at JNIMS Hospital #2 : Gallery
  • North East NSS Festival @ MU : Gallery
  • 27th Meira Paibi Numit : Gallery
  • Trump's tariff legacy & its global echo
  • Flooding at JNIMS Hospital #1 : Gallery
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #3 : Gallery
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #2 : Gallery
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #1 : Gallery
  • S Nirupama @Miss Universe : Gallery
  • Protesters to Raj Bhavan [May 25]: Gallery
  • Human Chain @Airport road [May 26]: Gallery
  • Miss Shirui Pageant Contestant: Gallery
  • 48 hrs Bandh: protest security forces: Gallery
  • Protest Rally: Journalist harassment: Gallery
  • HSLC 2025: Full Result (Check Roll No)
  • HSLC 2025: Important Info & Grading System
  • HSLC 2025 : Compartmental candidates
  • HSLC 2025 : Comparative Statement
  • HSLC 2025 : Statistical Abstract
  • HSLC 2025 : District Pass Percentage
  • HSLC 2025 : Govt School Pass %
  • HSLC 2025 : Aided School Pass %
  • HSLC 2025 : Private School Pass %
  • People's Convention on 3rd May #2 : Gallery
  • Featured Front Page Photo 2025 #2: Gallery
  • Riya Khwairakpam : HSE Science Topper
  • Keisham Hannah : HSE Arts Topper
  • Warepam Lidia : HSE Commerce Topper
  • HSE 2025 Result : Science Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Result : Arts Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Result : Commerce Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Information / Abbreviation
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Science
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Arts
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Commerce
  • HSE 2025 : Pass Percentage
  • HSE 2025 : Result Abstract
  • HSE 2025 : Candidates with Highest Marks
  • Ougri Lirol :: Part 1 : Ooba Video
  • President's Rule in Manipur : 1967 - 2025
  • Downloadable Manipuri Calendar :: 2025