CNPO, NWU supports construction of FCI godown at Molnoi
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, April 22 2013:
Chandel Naga Peoples' Organisation (CNPO) and Naga Women Union, Chandel (NWUC) today said that they are not against the construction of an FCI godown at Molnoi village but working in the interest of the tribal community.
CNPO and NWUC said if at all the FCI godown is to be constructed at Molnoi village, the land record of the village be handed over to the deputy commissioner of Chandel district.
CNPO and NWUC said they support the move of All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM) on the matter saying that such act of the government to construct the FCI godown for a district in another district is ridiculous.
Mention may be made here that on Saturday, the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) had demanded that in the event of constructing of an FCI godown for the Chandel district at Molnoi village, the land record/revenue of the village be transferred to Chandel district.
ATSUM's comment came after a cabinet minister had said that the FCI godown is to be constructed at Molnoi village.
The ATSUM's contention was that since Molnoi village falls under Thoubal district there cannot be any justification of the part of the government for constructing a godown for the Chandel people in other district.
"If accessibility is the reason for the government for planning to construct the godown at Molnoi village, Chandel district headquarters is the best place for the whole of Chandel district, " ATSUM stated.
It then said the hasty decision of the government in this regard can invite problem.