Poppy plantations destroyed in Ukhrul
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIO / DIPR
Ukhrul, December 07 2022:
With a view to espouse the vision of chief minister N Biren Singh to make a drug-free Manipur, Ukhrul district administration led by DC Krishna Kumar along with SP Ningshem Vashum, a team comprising 6th MR and SDO/LM Block surveyed and destroyed more than 20 acres of land under illegal poppy plantation at Ringui village under Lungchong Meiphai sub-division on Wednesday.
Many illegal materials used in poppy plantation and cultivations were also seized by the team.
The district administration has also warned of actions against the defaulting villagers.
Meanwhile, an awareness campaign on alternative livelihood was also held at Ringui (Tungou) village and neighbouring non-poppy cultivating Teinem village wherein which seeds and manures were distributed under Ukhrul District Agriculture and Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department.
The district administration assured to bring about a drug free atmosphere in the district and engage wholeheartedly to provide alternative livelihood to the poppy cultivators.