MACA bans use of chemical for fishing in Chakpi river
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, April 02 2023:
Maha Area Chiefs' Association (MACA) has prohibited use of chemical and other toxic substances like bleaching powder, 'super killer', pesticides and explosive for fishing in Chakpi river and warned of taking strong action including imposing fine on anyone found using the said unconventional fishing methods.
According to a statement of MACA, a resolution against use of chemical and poison ous substances for fishing in Chakpi river was arrived at during the last general body meeting of the association held on March 11, 2023 .
The meeting also decided that village chiefs and authorities of the villages located along the bank of Chakpi river will take the initiative regarding ensuring cleanliness of Chakpi river in their respective jurisdiction.
The village chief/authority concerned will take action against anyone found defying the resolution of the association, MACA said, add ing that all shops in Chandel district headquarters will also close on every Sunday except pharmacies.