Banyan trees protection
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 09 2016:
Society for New Kumpi Constituency convenor Luwang Pareihanpa Bobbyjames Wahengbam along with the executives of Committee of Lainingthou Sanamahi Santhong Apanpa, Kumpi have launched Kumpi Santhong Kumtam-Nongtam Khongnang Kanba 2016 .
Bobbyjames Wahengbam said that the campaign intends to re-establish the inseparable relationship between Kumpi villagers and banyan trees.
These trees give seasons for cultivation, shades to travellers and nests to birds, he said.
Banayan trees are also the ordain abodes of Gods and Goddesses, he added.
The campaign has been launched to protect the five existing banayan trees grown at Lainingthou Laikon, Laipipa, Laikhund of Wahengbam Man Singh Checkon (Terakha), High School (Terakhong) and Ithei Keiremba, Bobbyjames said.
He further said that new shoots of banyans are called Kumpi Nachong, it gives the appropriate time for the cultivation of Kumpi Phou.
It is imperative to revitalize Kumtam-Nongtam banyans by filling earth around the trees, he said.
Bobbyjames said that it may be mentioned that Meiteis used only Kumpi Phou to offer to lainingthou Sanamahi Chengngou Heiba of Mera Thabum Iratpa in olden days.
Protection of these banayan tress are necessary from uprooting by February winds, he said.
He also sought co-operation from the individuals, institutions, local bodies, leaders and MLA regarding the campaign.