IT News
Imphal, Oct 30:
A book entitled ‘Dam and Indigenous Peoples Right in Manipur’ written by Jiten Yumnam was released today at Manipur Press Club today.
Prof Amar Yunman Head of Department South East Asia Studies, Manipur University, Dr Dhanabir Laishram, Ms Aram Pamei and Valley Rose, Editor Aja Daily attended the book released function as presidium members.
The book that gave a critical outlook on the construction of mega dam and its impact to the environment written by environmentalist Jiten Yumnam was published by the Centre for Research and Advocacy Manipur.
The book release function is organised by the Centre for Research and Advocacy Manipur and Citizens Concern for Dams and Development.
Speaking about the book Dr. Dhanabir Laishram expressed that in the NorthEast States of Manipur, the central government is planning to construct 200 dams. Among these 32 Dams are in Manipur. The India government is also planning to construct 2 nuclear reactors in the region.
Dr. Dhanabir Laishram elaborated on the dependency character of the region to the mainland India.