Villages in Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary Protest in Tamenglong District: A Deep Dive

Villages in Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary Protest in Tamenglong District: A Deep Dive

Summary Villagers from areas affected by the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary in Manipur’s Tamenglong district staged a protest rally at Makuai village. They voiced concerns about land ownership and displacement, opposing the lack of government intervention in safeguarding their ancestral lands. The protest highlights growing tensions between conservation efforts and local communities’ rights, underscoring the need…

Naga Council Raises Alarm Over Oil Exploration in Manipur’s Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

Naga Council Raises Alarm Over Oil Exploration in Manipur’s Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

Summary The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) strongly opposes the Union Environment Ministry’s initial approval for oil and gas exploration in the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The sanctuary is rich in biodiversity, home to species like tigers, leopards, and hornbills. The RNCM argues that the exploration threatens indigenous rights and the…