Seminar on livelihood issues concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 12 2022:
The two-day national seminar on 'Water Resources and Livelihood Issues in North East India' organised jointly by Moirang College Geography Department in collaboration with Centre for Alternative Discourse, Manipur (CADM) with assistance from North Eastern Council, Minister of Development of North East Region, Shillong concluded on Tuesday.
Speaking during the seminar, DM University assistant professor Dr Arambam Noni highlighted the objectives of the seminar and issues relating to water governance in Northeast India.
He explained how water governance in the region was marred by three predicaments.
The Northeast is home to 34 per cent of India's water reserve while its landmass is just 7 per cent.
He also pointed out that access to irrigation is less than 10 per cent in the region.
The third predicament is that the region is increasingly exposed to intensive global capital affecting traditional values of conservation, economy and livelihood, he added.
Giving his closing remarks during the valedictory session, Moirang College principal Kh Jugindro Singh said that national seminars play a significant role in bringing in diverse ideas.
The seminar was attended by galaxy of academic personalities, researchers and activists from all across India.