Civil Society Organisations of Sadar Hills in Kangpokpi district have reportedly resolved to impose a complete ban on poppy cultivation across the district with effect from the New Year 2026.
The decision, according to a report, was taken at a cabinet meeting of civil society bodies held on December 5 at Kangpokpi, which was attended by representatives of the Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, and various tribal organisations, student bodies, women’s organisations, youth clubs and other community groups operating in the district.
The report said that, following the adoption of the resolution, a series of district-wide consultations were carried out to ensure effective implementation. These consultations included a CSO meeting held at Kangpokpi on December 10, a joint consultation with village chiefs from Southwest Sadar Hills, Gamgiphai–Taphou and Twilang areas at Bongmol village on December sixteen, and another joint meeting with village chiefs from Ukhrul, Bungpi and Saikul areas at the Saikul Community Hall on December nineteen.
According to the CSOs, all participating organisations and village chiefs at these meetings had agreed to enforce a complete ban on poppy cultivation within their respective jurisdictions from 2026 onwards.
The civil society groups stated that the decision had been taken in the larger public interest, citing the serious social, environmental, economic and moral consequences associated with poppy cultivation. They added that the resolution reflected the collective will of the people of Kangpokpi district.
The report further stated that any village chief or authority found violating or failing to comply with the resolutions adopted during the public consultations would be subjected to strict action, as collectively resolved by the CSOs.