NHRC SEMINAR CALLS FOR MANIPUR FISHERY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF FISHERMAN
The two-day seminar on Human Rights of Fishermen, jointly organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi, and The Loktak Arts, Manipur, concluded today at NICA Hall, Tentha, Thoubal District, with around 200 fishermen participating.
Moirangthem Hemanta Singh, former Minister and Chairman of Ching Tam Fishery Society, attended the concluding session as Chief Guest. In his address, he expressed concern over Manipur's inability to meet its fish requirements through local production and highlighted the shortcomings of both the State Government and the fishing community.
He urged the State Government to give special attention and adequate financial support to fishermen, emphasising that fish is an essential food item and that strengthening the fisheries sector is vital for food security and economic development.
Expressing satisfaction over the seminar's findings, he highlighted six major recommendations:
1. Formation of a Manipur Fishery Development Board.
2. Identification of fishermen and issuance of Fishermen Identity Cards.
3. Enactment of a comprehensive Manipur Fishery Act.
4. Inclusion of fishermen's welfare and fisheries development in the election manifestos of all political parties.
5. Adequate budgetary allocation for the Fisheries Department.
6.Human Rights of Fisherman
Legal experts, Fisheries Department Officials of Fishery Department, LIC and NGO activists delivered presentations on various aspects of fishermen's human rights, welfare and livelihood protection.
The seminar was presided over by Shri Naorem Ingobi Singh, retired Project Director, ATMA (Agriculture).
The seminar concluded with a call for concrete government action, institutional support and collective commitment to protect fishermen's rights and strengthen Manipur's fisheries sector.
Moirangthem Hemanta Singh, former Minister and Chairman of Ching Tam Fishery Society, attended the concluding session as Chief Guest. In his address, he expressed concern over Manipur's inability to meet its fish requirements through local production and highlighted the shortcomings of both the State Government and the fishing community.
He urged the State Government to give special attention and adequate financial support to fishermen, emphasising that fish is an essential food item and that strengthening the fisheries sector is vital for food security and economic development.
Expressing satisfaction over the seminar's findings, he highlighted six major recommendations:
1. Formation of a Manipur Fishery Development Board.
2. Identification of fishermen and issuance of Fishermen Identity Cards.
3. Enactment of a comprehensive Manipur Fishery Act.
4. Inclusion of fishermen's welfare and fisheries development in the election manifestos of all political parties.
5. Adequate budgetary allocation for the Fisheries Department.
6.Human Rights of Fisherman
Legal experts, Fisheries Department Officials of Fishery Department, LIC and NGO activists delivered presentations on various aspects of fishermen's human rights, welfare and livelihood protection.
The seminar was presided over by Shri Naorem Ingobi Singh, retired Project Director, ATMA (Agriculture).
The seminar concluded with a call for concrete government action, institutional support and collective commitment to protect fishermen's rights and strengthen Manipur's fisheries sector.