Impacts of proposed Chakpi Project
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, May 24 2014 :
A one-day district level community awareness cum consultation on possible impacts of the proposed construction of Chakpi Multipurpose Project was held at the conference hall of Chandel Christian village today.
Organised by Naga Women's Union in collaboration with its Chandel unit, the meeting resolved to stop the survey work undertaken by GSI and IFCD, Govt of Manipur; to call for an immediate revocation of the MoU signed and of the contract; and to pursue the Govt to take free, prior and informed consent of all affected people.
Secretary of Chandel District Core Committee (CDCC) Ht Francis, Secretary General of NPMHR Dr Gina Shangkham, Convener of Gospel Friends Chandel, St Luckson and Convener of NPMHR S Phamhring attended the consultation as the main speakers.
A paper on Chakpi Multipurpose Dam Facts was also circulated among the participants.