The decision to annul the implementation of the policy was taken by a cabinet meeting held Tuesday. Okendro who is also the minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution said that state’s financial constraint coupled with objections coming from various circle has compelled the government to annul the policy which he term as a promising policy to save the land.
The Manipur government had earlier hoped for availing the requisite funds from the Central government for implementing programmes to save land.
However, with the NDA government decided to do away with the Planning Commission, the state government had resolved to stop pursuing the matter, said Manipur government’s spokesperson M Okendro Singh.
It may be noted that the state government had even appointed retired IAS Sudha Pillai as consultant for developing the DPR of the project. In addition, the state level Steering Committee had been studying, as well as discussing on the Mizoram model of the policy that has successfully implemented in neighbouring state.
The government’s New Land Use Policy (NLUP), 2014, aimed at improving productivity and minimizing pressure on land resources. The policy emphasizes heavily on inclusive development in Manipur.
The United Naga Council (UNC), a conglomeration of several Naga civil bodies of Manipur, Kuki Innpi, an apex body of Kuki civil organizations including chiefs of Kuki villages have strongly opposed the implementation of the new policy.