TYCM demands
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28 2012:
Strengthening of Manipur Tribal Development Corporation (MTDC), right to equality, prevention from exploitation and separate provision for protection of hill people of Manipur are the demands raised by Tribal Youth Council, Manipur.
Addressing a press meet this afternoon at Manipur Press Club, TYCM president M Tolkham Maring said a memorandum was submitted to the Governor by TYCM on October 26 mainly focused to strengthen the MTDC.
The tribal body also urged the Governor to entrust MTDC to expedite the work process of NLCPR and Special Plan Assitance under the 13th Finance Commission, he said.
The Council further urged the head of the State to enforce Article 371-C of the Constitution so as to protect hill people of Manipur, Tolkham said.