International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, August 09 2020:
A lengthy deliberation on 'Village Authority Act empowered to the tribal people' as enshrined in the Constitution of India was held today in observance of the 26th International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, under the banner "Covid-19 & Indigenous peoples resilience" .
Daniel Ramsan, Senior Advocate, Manipur High Court who attended as the resource person enlightened the attendees on the Village Authority Act, empowered to the indigenous peoples particularly tribal community, in length and breadth.
Daniel said that the system of governance in the tribal villages has absolute power as per the Village Authority Act.
As per 1956 Indian Parliamentary Act, every village was allowed to set up a separate village court, empowered for judiciary power, law and order with the local bodies to look into the affairs.
According to his report, there are about 2010 village courts set up in hill districts inhabited by indigenous community.
Later, Rev Somi Kasomwoshi, pastor Ukhrul town Baptist Church narrated how Tangkhul community started to embrace Christianity.
The programme was attended by Ukhrul ADC Chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung, Tangkhul social organization leaders, church leaders, intellectuals and well wishers.
The programme was organised by the Naga Indigenous Peoples Alliance (NIPA) and hosted by Ukhrul town Baptist Church, Phungreitang Ukhrul.