Minister Susindro presents scythes, cash to TSL team
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 23 2023:
CAF&PD/PHE minister L Susindro Meitei has presented 150 thanghai (scythes) and a monetary assistance of Rs 1 lakh to a team of Tangkhul Women's Union (Tangkhu! Shanao Long) as part of the effort being made to put an end to poppy plantations, in a simple handover function held at his New Secretariat office, here, on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, minister Susindro appreciated Tangkhul women for their firm resolve against illegal practices and initiative in destroying poppy cultivations in the interest of future generations, while adding that this will help boost the success rate of the CM's 'War on Drugs' mission.
He then urged the public to continue extending support to the mission.
Tangkhul Shanao Long finance secretary Sopem MK disclosed that poppies are being cultivated in around 581 hectares of land in Khamasom and other villages of Ukhrul district, but most of them have now been destroyed by TSL with the help of other Tangkhul volunteers.