Jiten Yumnam
Environmentalist, Centre for Advocacy and Research Manipur
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Posted on 25 Sept 2021
Indigenous peoples of Manipur need development, but it should not be at the cost of their survival, identity and culture. The development process in Manipur needs to respect the needs and rights of affected villagers.
Posted on 29 Sept 2020
The increased irrationality of hydel projects as energy source amid the growing viability of alternative options like solar energy need be carefully considered to achieve energy sustainability in Manipur.
Posted on 14 Jul 2020
The plan of extracting mineral resources of Manipur by the government in collaboration with the corporate or companies is bereft of necessary appraisal of impacts and lacks free, prior, and informed consent of indigenous peoples. Moreover, development through chromite, limestone and other mining in the state is not an answer to uplift Manipur’s economy.
Posted on 11 Jun 2020
Oil exploration and drilling by oil companies continue to unleash social and environmental impacts, during their exploration survey works and direct drilling works in addition to human rights impacts.
