LOUSAL demands protection of paddy lands
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2021:
The Loumee Shinmee Apun Lup has stated that a resolution to fully implement 'The Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetlands Act, 2014' should be taken at the ongoing session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Loumee Shinmee Apun Lup (LOUSAL) said this in a statement issued today and said even after the passing of this Act by the then Congress Government in 2014, the Act has been reduced merely only a paper rule as it has not been implemented strictly.
"If we are unable to preserve the paddy lands, then we will be reduced to the status of beggars, waiting for food grains to be imported from various sources," added the statement.
The Government should therefore take a resolution to implement the Act strictly to ensure that paddy lands and wetlands are conserved.