ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen, denounced the Manipur Loktak Protection Act (LPA) 2006 and stated the act has only allotted destructive powers to authorities with no mention of preserving the diverse ecosystem of Loktak lake.
The Champhu Khangpok floating village fishing community wants the state government to consult them before launching any development projects in Loktak Lake area.
ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen said that out of the 132 households in Champu Khangpok Floating Village, an RTI response indicates that the Manipur government conducted a survey of 110 households. A closer look at the list shows that none of the people surveyed are not residents of Champu.
An RTI response indicates that the Manipur government conducted a survey of 110 of 132 households at Champu Khangpok Floating Village. But a closer look at the list shows that not one of the people surveyed are residents of Champu, said ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen.