Meeting held to discuss hazards of alcohol consumption
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 15 2021:
A meeting was held today at Thinungei Makha Mamang Leikai, Bishnupur around 2 pm to discuss the damaging effects of alcohol in view of the current initiative to legalise the production and sale of indigenous liquor.
The event was jointly organised by Thinungei Mamang Leikai Meira Paibi and Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA).
Notable among the attendees were Huiningsungbam (O) Basanti, president CADA Bishnupur District Committee, Hijam Priyokumar, president CADA as presidium members and Mayengbam Budhi, secretary organisation CADA as resource person, according to a press release issued by CADA.
Mayengbam Budhi spoke to the gathering about how alcohol consumption can adversely affect health and society, with special emphasis on how women in general are negatively impacted.
He also expressed his disappointment with the Government's initiative.