Mass rally on MSAPCC
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, February 11 2016:
Denizens of Chandel district today took out a mass rally demanding immediate implementation of Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change (MSAPCC) at District Headquarters, reports our correspondent.
The rally was jointly organised by the People's Development Organisation (PDO), Forest Natural Resources Development Council (FNRDC), Maha Area Chiefs' Association (MACA), Chakpi River Protection and Development Society (CRPDS) and Chandel District Farmers' Union (CDFU), Chandel.
The rally which flagged off from Mini Indoor Stadium marched till DC Lamkhai via Japhou Bazaar.
Before the rally, a public meeting was also held at the Indoor stadium wherein Ps Ngamnung Anal, president, Forest Natural Resources Development Council (FNRDC), spoke on the need and importance of implementation of MSAPCC.
Later, a memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister of India and Home Minister of India via fax service of PMO office.
The memorandum demanded prompt steps to implement MSAPCC, to produce food products for adaptation with concrete action plan and to ensure safe drinking water to the people.
The CSOs also appealed to the State Government discuss the implementation of MSAPCC in the forth coming Manipur Legislative Assembly session.
A large number of villagers including women, CSO leaders and village chiefs took part in the rally by holding placards which read "We demand implementation of Manipur State Action Plan on Climate change", "No Water No life", "Stop burning of Forest", "Save drinking water" etc.