DIMAPUR, AUGUST 31: In pursuance to its resolution adopted during the general session and the subsequent deliberation on the issues pertaining to the preservation, protection and prevention of environment, health hazard and other aquatic species etc, the Konyak Union (KU) has resolved to observe September 1 as ‘Declaration Day’ to ban all harmful substances within its jurisdiction.
Henceforth, KU will restrict use of polythene bags, bleaching powder or any chemicals in the river or in any perennial streams, pesticide for any agricultural purposes and sell of non iodized salt in any commercial market within Mon district.
The restriction was initiated so as to protect the hazardous effects caused by those chemicals in our day to day life. The said declaration day would be observed on the theme “Preservation, protection and prevention” for clean environment and good health.
In this regard, KU appealed to all the 11 units to organise and observe September 1 by disseminating the concept on preservation, protection and prevention of environment and health. KU further directed all the village councils, Konyak Loung and Anghs to observe the day in their respective villages by convening public meeting. The Union also appealed to all the churches to disseminate the objectives and goals to all the public.
The Declaration Day programme would be held in Mon town under the aegis of the KU. It requested all the Konyak frontal organisations, district administration, HODs, college and school students, ward presidents and other public to attend the programme without fail.
KU, while appealing for cooperation, also made fervent appeal to all concerned citizen to comply efficiently by restraining on those substances which were declared as banned by the union.
KU President, S Manlip Konyak, and the general secretary, Honang Konyak,have stated this in a joint statement.
