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Tengnoupal civil groups in Manipur reject plan for 11 IRB structures at Saivom, demand consultation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:04 AM
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Civil society organisations in Tengnoupal, Manipur, have voiced opposition to the proposed construction of eleven IRB units at Saivom, calling for prior consultation with local stakeholders.
Civil society groups based in Tengnoupal, a town in Manipur's Chandel district, have formally opposed a government proposal to erect eleven IRB structures at the Saivom site. The organisations contend that the plan has been announced without adequate dialogue with the communities that will be directly affected.
The groups have submitted a written representation to the state administration, urging that any infrastructure project of this scale be preceded by a comprehensive consultation process. They argue that local residents need to be informed about the purpose, environmental impact and potential displacement associated with the IRB construction.
State officials have been asked to revisit the proposal and engage with the civil society representatives before any ground work begins. The request reflects broader concerns in the region about development projects being implemented without sufficient local participation.
The civil society coalition has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and may organise peaceful demonstrations if the authorities proceed without addressing the consultation demand.
The groups have submitted a written representation to the state administration, urging that any infrastructure project of this scale be preceded by a comprehensive consultation process. They argue that local residents need to be informed about the purpose, environmental impact and potential displacement associated with the IRB construction.
State officials have been asked to revisit the proposal and engage with the civil society representatives before any ground work begins. The request reflects broader concerns in the region about development projects being implemented without sufficient local participation.
The civil society coalition has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and may organise peaceful demonstrations if the authorities proceed without addressing the consultation demand.