Bodies express dissatisfaction
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2017:
Mapithel Dam Affected Ching-Tam Organisation today stated that the long pending issue of Mapithel Dam can be settled through peaceful talk with the stakeholders -Mapithel Dam Affected Ching-tam Organisation (MDACTO) covering affected downstream villagers and Mapithel Dam Affected Villages' Organisation (MDAVO) covering the remaining affected upstream villagers.
In a statement, MDACTO said that the two mentioned i are the only le-galised organisations seeking for permanent settlement of the issue.
On the other hand, Joint Action Committee for Mapithel Dam Downstream Affected People (JACMDDAP) has also expressed dissatisfaction with how the State Government has handled the Mapithel Dam issue.
While repeated memorandums to the Governor, Government, IFCD Minister and local MLA submitted by JACMDDAP were ignored, the State Government reportedly held a meeting with representatives of only certain affected families, the statement said.
It is unfortunate on the part of the State Government to not inform JACMDDAP of the meeting, it added.