Land grabbing issues discussed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 01 2014 :
A consultation programme on 'Land Grabbing in Manipur' was organized by the Centre for Research and Advocacy, Manipur at Manipur Press Club here on January 31 wherein representatives of communities affected by Mapithel Dam, Loktak Project, Heirok Canal Branch, Lamphel Yaipha Leikai, Tipaimukh Dam and oil exploration plan in the State participated.
The programme was attended by Dr RK Ranjan, senior environmentalist; Y Mani Khuman, president of All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO) and Nganbi, convener of JAC Against the Eviction of Lamphel Yaipha Leikai as Presidium Members.
Representatives of Asian Peasant Coalition, AGRA, MONLAR from countries such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines and Nepal were also present during the programmme.