TMNL denounces plan to inaugurate Mapithel project
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 15 2017:
he Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL, Tangkhul Youth Council) has denounced the plan of the State Government to inaugurate the 'controversial Mapithel Multi-Purpose Project' explaining that the dam was constructed without a detailed list of the impact assessment on the socio economy and the forests .
Listing the reasons for opposing the proposed inauguration of the project, TMNL in a statement said that other than the absence of a detailed assessment of the impact on socio-economy and forests, major components like hydro power house, irrigation and tunnelling for supply of water are far from being completed .
Rehabilitation and resettlement packages are yet to be paid to the affected people while issues pertaining to forest and water are yet to be addressed .
Moreover the stake holders and the authority concerned of the area were not consulted on the proposed inauguration of the project by Water Department Minister Letpao Haokip, added TMNL .
Until and unless the pending issues are settled, the dam should not be inaugurated, added TMNL.