Rally for implementation of State Action Plan on Climate Change
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, July 07 2015 :
A public rally demanding immediate implementation of Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change 2014 was held at Ukhrul town today.
The rally was organised jointly by the All Hunphun Tang Chairmen and Secretaries Association and Ramungo Library Group, Ukhrul, Mungchan Zimik reports.
Protesters holding banner that read "Attention Government of Manipur! Implement Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change 2014 without delay" took the streets of Ukhrul today seeking the State Government's attention on the climate issue.
A public meeting which was later held at TNL ground, elaborated on the ill effects of climate change.
A memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister of Manipur was also submitted through the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul during the protest rally.
The memorandum was jointly signed by Tangkhul Women League president SC Ringluiwon and president All Hunphun Tang Chairmen and Secretaries Association Johny Shingnaisui.
The memorandum demanded immediate initiation of the State Action Plan on Climate Change in order to bring about ways and means of mitigation and adaptation to the impacts of climate change.