Environmentalists rally for implementation of MSAPCC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 27 2016 :
Environmentalists of Ukhrul town took out a peaceful rally urg-
ing the State Government to implement the Manipur State
Action Plan on Climate Change (MSAPCC).
The rally was organized by the Tangkhul Women
League (TSL), All Hunphun Tangs Association and
Ramungo Library Group, Ukhrul (RLGU).
Social activist Hungyohung, executive secretary, RLGU
highlighted various issues faced by the people of the district
due to rapid degradation of environment caused by wanton
destruction of forest.
Water scarcity problem, untimely and uneven rainfall due
to change in environment have put the lives of many at risk,
he said.
Though the State is experiencing sudden changes in
climatic condition and other natural calamities caused by
disrupted ecosystem, the State Government has failed to
take up necessary steps to prevent such occurrence, he
asserted.
A memorandum regarding the matter was submitted to
the Prime Minister of India through to Ukhrul Deputy
Commissioner.
Another memorandum addressed to Chief
Minister O Ibobi Singh has also been submitted urging to
discuss the matter during the Manipur Assembly, session.