Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur resolves to ban poppy plantation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 14 2023:
The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), the apex organisation of Liangmai Naga tribe has unanimously resolved to ban poppy plantation/cultivation in Liangmai Naga inhabited areas of Manipur with immediate effect.
The LNC directed all the village authorities concerned to destroy poppy fields in their areas within this month, failing which the LNC will take stern actions against poppy planters.
The resolution was taken during a half yearly meeting held on October 12 at Tamah, (Piuleklong) Tamei sub-division, Tamenglong district.
The Liangmai body further resolved that no portion of land or forest will be allowed to carry out or leased out to anyone for the purpose of poppy plantation in "Liangmai Naga areas" .
The LNC then appealed to the Centre and Government of Manipur to take up serious action to eradicate poppy plantations.