Imphal, June 20 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren said today that the state government would take up the matter with the government of Nagaland as well as government of India in all seriousness so that the rights of Mao people are not infringed upon by anyone after listening to points raised by the delegation. He also assured that immediate action will be taken to see that the guest house, helipad and approach road of Dzuko Valley are constructed at the earliest.
A committee has been constituted to identify the land for the infrastructure development in and around Mao, Manipur, a hill town bordering Nagaland, official sources said. Tribal Affairs & Hills minister N Kaisii and public health engineering Minister L Dikho headed the committee and its members including Chief Engineer (RED/PMGSY), Commissioner (Revenue), Deputy Commissioner Senapati district and representatives of civil societies.
The committee will submit its report within July 15 next to enable the state government take further appropriate action.
The decision to constitute the committee and further steps were taken when a delegation of Civil Societies of Mao called on Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Monday. The delegation consisted of Mao Council, Mao Union, Mao Students Union, Mao Women Welfare Association, KDLBR, and others.
The delegation also mentioned about the incident of June 6, 2017 in which trekkers from Manipur were harassed, according to a press release.
The issue of encroachment into the land of Mao people, non-functioning of the SDO Office, construction of motor able road up to Dzuko valley on the side of Manipur, construction of a composite check post, women market shed, helipad, guest house (for tourism purposes) at Mao were also suggested during the meeting.
