Mon, August 31 (MExN): The Konyak Union (KU) has decided to ban any substance in its jurisdiction that will prove to be hazardous to the environment and health from September 1, which will be observed as a ‘Declaration Day’ for the same. This was stated in accordance to the resolution adopted during the KU General Session and the subsequent deliberation on the issues pertaining to “preservation, protection and prevention of environment, health hazard and other aquatic species etc within its jurisdiction.”
Thus, the KU will restrict the “commercial use” of polythene bags, bleaching powder or any chemicals in the river or in any perennial streams, use of pesticide in any agricultural purposes and sale of non-iodized salt in any commercial market within Mon district, informed a press release from KU President S Manlip Konyak and General Secretary Honang Konyak. “The stern move for restriction had been initiated so as to protect the hazardous effects caused by those chemical in our day to day life,” stated the KU. It appealed to its 11 units to “organize and observe” September 1 by “disseminating the concept on preservation, protection and prevention of environment and health.” The KU further directed all Village Councils, Konyak Loung and Anghs to observe this day in their respective villages by convening public meetings. The Union also appealed to all churches to “carefully disseminate” the objectives and goals of the same to the public.
The September 1 Declaration Day will be held at Mon town under the aegis of the KU, which all its frontal organizations, District Administration, HODs, College and School Students, Ward Presidents and general public have been requested to attend. The KU also appealed to all citizens to “comply efficiently” with the restrains.
