MDAVO flays
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08 2016 :
Mapithel Dam Affected Villages' Organisation (MDAVO) has strongly condemned the wide spread devastation of forest by the project proponent of Mapithel dam units plan of High Level Road cutting from Louphong to S Laho inspite of objections raised by the affected people.
In a statement, MDAVO asserted that the present High Level Road cutting is not only about subjugating the affected villagers but also infringement or suppression of the customary rights of the affected tribal villages over their land and forest.
Moreover, it undermines the existing forest and environment laws.
The organization also objected the present move of the project authority which is totally against the interest and rights of the people affected by Mapithel dam.