Root causes of water scarcity analysed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2014 :
Water Resource Management Committee, Khurai has pointed out that water crisis faced by the people is due to the absence of water reservoirs and practice of tree plantation in the State.
In a press meet at Manipur Press Club here, members of the committee noted that the problem of water crisis in the State will not be solved until and unless a long term water policy is put in place.
In this regard, the government should focus on issues like environment and pollution which are co-related to water scarcity.
If not, the problem of water crisis in the State will go on.
They also noted that extensive tree plantation in both hills and valley is a welcoming measure to fight against the water scarcity and urged the government to go hand in hand in tree plantation drive with civil society organizations and NGOs.