Imphal: Villages neither recognised by the government neither registered with the government shall not be provided government benefits, like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Power, Water Supply, etc.
Chief minister N. Biren Singh said this during the Grand Finale of the 70th Wildlife Week Celebration 2024 held at the City Convention Centre, Imphal on Tuesday. The week-long celebration was organised by the Forest department.
Politicians and officials need to be sincere and should have a clear knowledge of the past history of the region. “Issues we face today are because of our past mistakes,” the chief minister said.
He urged all government officers and officials especially that of Revenue and Forest departments to perform their duties with dedication and sincerity for the nation and state, and expressed the need for all officials to work within the provision of the Constitution and under the provision of the law like The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act and Forest Acts etc.
The government is taking efforts to protect, preserve and conserve wildlife, forest and waterbodies etc in the state, he said and stressed on the need to develop a wildlife sanctuary or dedicated area in the state and instructed the PCCF to look into the matter.
Biren applauded the people of Ukhrul district for their resolution to protect the wildlife and completely ban on hunting and killing of animals by putting a curb on all weapons. He suggested to organise campaign to voluntary surrender of weapons like catapults and airgun used for poaching of animals in hill districts of the state. Also, the government will soon begin rearing of Mithun for consumption to check hunting of wild animals, he said.
Thongam Biswajit Singh, Forest and Environment minister said organising different forms of rallies on the theme of Wildlife conservation will certainly bring awareness to the public. He said survival of the human race depends on the coexistence with the plants and the animals.
Various competitions were held during the week-long celebration and the prizes were distributed to the winners.
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