Farmers association appeals to reconsider 'Mega Food Park' project
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 10 2020:
The 44-Yaithibi Loukol Farmers and Land Owners Development Association has urged the State Government to reconsider the proposed "Mega Food Park" project at 44-Yaithibi Loukol in Thoubal district.
In a statement issued today, the farmers said that the proposed 'Mega Food Park' project violates the Manipur Conservation of Paddy Land & Wet Land Act 2014 and threatens the livelihood of the farmers.
The Association stated that they are willing to return the compensation received from the State Government for the National Sports University which has been shifted from 44-Yaithibi Loukol to Koutruk and also urged the State Government to give back the land meant for the National Sports University to the farmers, it added.
The 44-Yaithibi Loukol Farmers and Land Owners Development Association also extended their gratitude to all the CSO, Clubs and Organisations for their help.