A seminar on tribal land, identity and rights resolved to protect and safeguard the rights and privileges of the tribal people in Manipur in accordance with the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
The one-day seminar was organised by the Kuki Students’ Organisation Twibul Lhang (Kangchup and Leimakhong area) on ‘Land, identity, and rights: The tribal in Manipur (issues and challenges)’ at Kangchup Area Community Hall on Friday.
The seminar also demanded the government department concerned (Secretariat: Revenue department) to let the Directorate of Settlement and Land Record transfer the land record of three sub-divisions, i.e. Kangpokpi, Saikul and Kangchup Geljang Block bifurcated from Saitu Gamphazol to the respective department/authority concerned as per their office memorandum dated June 15, 2013.
The seminar, according to the KSO Twibul, was led by experts and focused on the objective to be achieved in the coming days while also creating an opportunity to establish professional exchanges.
Former member of Parliament Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, BD Behring Anal, ADC Sadar Hills Caretaker Chairman Haokholal Hangshing, and Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association vice-chairman Lunthang Haokip attended as resource persons in the seminar.
While BD Behring Anal spoke on tribal rights and challenges, Haokholal Hangshing spoke on ADC Acts and its functions and Lunthang Haokip spoke on chief rights and its impact. A discussion hour was also held after the seminar where various queries on the part of the participants were responded to and discussed. The congregation also took various declarations and resolutions during the seminar.
