JRCOM on PDS item
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 17 2015 :
An apex forum, Joint Redressal Committee Manipur (JRCOM) of all community leaders of hills and valley of Manipur is being formed to address the problems on public distribution system in Manipur.
The forum had submitted a memorandum to M Okendro, Minister CAF and PD on certain issues.
It has asked the minister to refrain from nepotism at the time of selection of transport contractors.
It is also pointed out that the minister had listed 43 transporters and the MLAs are being asked to select their choices.
However such practices are not welcome and beyond the guidelines, says JRCOM.
The newly formed apex forum comprise of community leaders and representatives of several CSO's of Manipur including All Tribal Chief's Forum, the Tangkhul Naga Wungnaolong (Tangkhul Naga Headman's Association), Thadou Tribe's Council, All Manipur Tribal Union, All tribal students' union, Manipur, Tribal Youth Council, Manipur, Indigenous Kuki People's Forum.
Yumnamcha Dilipkumar of PANDM has been elected as President from Valley and Meetei community, while Romeo Bungdon of AMTU as secretary general from Chandel and Anal community.