Langathel clubs ban vehicles from brickfields
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, January 29 2023:
Informing that vehicles of brickfields in Khongjom area of Wangjing Tentha which are transporting earth from the paddy fields and passing through Langathel village are causing huge air pollution, not to mention of the health risks posed to the locals; Kangleipak Apunba Lamjing Lup, Langathel and Iron Team, Langathel on Sunday jointly issued a restriction against the vehicles from passing through the village and further drew the attention of the Chief Minister in this regard.
In this regard, Kangleipak Apunba Lamjing Lup secretary P Lenil said that the Manipur Conservation of Paddy land and Wetland Act, 2014 has become meaningless in Langathel village area owing to the brickfields digging up the paddy fields and transporting away the earth.
In addition, the frequent movement of the vehicles, which often pass through the village, has been causing massive air pollution in the area and health problems among the young children.
Previously, Langathel used to produce bottle gourd, pumpkin and watermelon in abundance, but the yield has drastically reduced since last year.
Thus, he appealed to the CM and the agriculture minister to take serious note of the matter.