Manipur: AMTDGF calls for indefinite eco- blockade
First Published: 3rd November, 2022 7:39 IST
The All Manipur Tribals Development Grievances Forum (AMTDGF), Imphal has called an indefinite economic blockade from midnight of November 3 along Highway No 2, Dimapur-Imphal and Highway No 37, Jiribam-Imphal
The All Manipur Tribals Development Grievances Forum (AMTDGF), Imphal has called an indefinite economic blockade from midnight of November 3 along Highway No 2, Dimapur-Imphal and Highway No 37, Jiribam-Imphal road.
The AMTDGF is demanding the release of all pending funds under MGNREGA.
Several hill-based organisations have extended support to the indefinite economic blockade. The AMTDGF had on October 10th submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N Biren Singh demanding the release of Rs 756 crore sanctioned for the state by the Ministry of Rural Development.
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The AMTDGF said that only Rs 100 crore has been released so far for the 16 districts of the state under MGNREGA. The AMTDGF said that it postponed its economic blockade along NH-2 and NH-37 due to Diwali and Ningol Chakouba celebrations but has been compelled to go ahead with it now since there has been no response from the government till the deadline of October 30th.
The AMTDGF has appealed to the public to support the indefinite economic blockade.
Meanwhile, in a statement, the Manipur Government said that an additional Rs 150 crore from the total Rs 756 crore sanctioned will be released soon, and the remaining amount will be released in due course of time. The Manipur government also refuted allegations of misappropriation of Rs 756 crore.
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