Moltam area in Kangpokpi resolves to eradicate poppy cultivation
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 15 2023:
The people of Moltam Lhang comprising the Tingkai area, New Keithelmanbi area along National Highway-37, and Khoken area in Kangpokpi district have unanimously resolved to eradicate all poppy plantations and preserve nature, forest and its produces.
The decision was taken during the general assembly of the civil society organizations of Moltam Block, Kangpokpi district held at Lower Pholjang village under the aegis of Kuki Inpi Moltam Lhang, Kuki Chiefs Association and Kuki Students' Organization Moltam Block.
The general assembly was attended by 36 village chiefs apart from representatives of various clubs and youth leaders.
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The house deliberated at length for the welfare of the people, protection, and preservation of forest, wildlife, and nature and ultimately took a unanimous resolution to eradicate poppy plantations.
Resolving to preserve nature and forest produce in their areas, it also decided to strictly prohibit quarrying, mining of sand and soil.
It also resolved to strictly put a blanket ban on hunting wildlife (animals and birds) .
With an aim to fulfil a 'drug-free zone' aspiration in the entire area, it also collectively resolved to eradicate all poppy plantations with the support of the village chiefs and youth clubs.
The civil society organizations of Moltam Lhang also conveyed that the CSOs of the area are at all time willing to participate in drives organised by the Department of Forest and the police for eradication of poppy plantations and protection and preserving of forest resources.