LDA chairman pleas against unconventional fishing methods
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, January 10 2024:
Loktak Development Authority (LDA) chairman M Asnikumar Singh, chairman has urged the public, particularly those residing in the vicinity of Loktak Lake, to refrain from using electric shock method of fishing and to cease illegal hunting waterfowls, especially migratory birds, using firearms.
Highlighting the ecological significance of Loktak Lake, the LDA chairman emphasised its role as a cradle of the Manipur civilizatioil and a vital component in the region's ecological, socio-economic, and cultural fabric.
Expressing concern over the detrimental impact of these illegal activities on the delicate balance of the ecosystem, Asnikumar urged the public to act as responsible stewards of the Loktak Lake.
He appealed for embracing a sense of environmental responsibility, reminding them that the use of electric shock for fishing and illegal hunting of water birds/fowls with firearms not only endangers the unique biodiversity of the lake but also violates the law.
The LDA chairman stressed the importance of collective action and encouraged individuals to report any instances of these illegal activities to the authorities.
He cautioned the public that stringent measures will be taken against those engaging in such practices, emphasising that these actions are not only harmful to the environment but also undermine the efforts of state government towards conservation of the Loktak Lake.
Asnikumar further urged the public to support the Loktak Development Authority in its mission to preserve the natural heritage of Loktak Lake.
He reiterated that the cooperation of every individual is crucial in maintaining the fragile ecological balance of this vital water body that we call 'Ima' .