KNF decries Govt’s attitude on SoO

Imphal, May 29 : Expressing concern over the conduct of the State Government of Manipur and its security agencies toward resolution of the longstanding political problem of Kuki community, Kuki National Front (KNF) has alleged that the Government of Manipur has been dragging its foot over the ceasefire initiated by the Government of India with the Kuki insurgent groups.

In a statement, information and publicity secretary of KNF LH Stephen said that the attitude of the Government of Manipur toward the Kuki community and Kuki insurgent groups is very disappointing.

Contrary to the positive step initiated by the Government of India toward resolution of the long standing political problem of Kuki community through signing of ceasefire agreement with Kuki UG outfits so as to create conducive atmosphere for peaceful negotiation, the Government of Manipur and its security agencies have been carrying out all sort of atrocities against the Kuki community.

Such action would not encourage any insurgents to come forward to the negotiating table, Stephen said.

Condemning the alleged cold blooded killing of KNF defence secretary Mangboi hours after he had gone to attend a meeting with the Indian Army Authorities at Leimakhong to discuss the issues related to SoO, Stephen said that such action would hardly create trust or lead Manipur to the path of peace.

The Government of Manipur must realise that the spirit and aspiration of the Kukis to establish a separate State and safeguard the interest of the Kukis cannot be crushed with military might.

Cruelty and violence will breed moire violence and without peace, there cannot be any form of progress and development in the land, Stephen observed.

He further pointed out that if the Government of Manipur wants peace and development in Manipur, it must be sincere in its efforts and be realistic in its approach.

The Government of Manipur should also shun away from its policy of discrmination and differientiation in its dealing along with realisation that it is only through peaceful negotiation, respect for every communities’ political, economic and human rights and freedom of choice, not through brute force or suppression by military might that a long lasting peace can be achieved.

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Guwahati to have NE’s first biotech park

Guwahati, May 29 : To boost growth and development of indigenous technology and their absorption by the industrial sector, the State Government has come forward to set up a Biotech Park in the capital city, which would be the first such endeavour in the North East. The Guwahati Biotech Park, whose preliminary work is going on, would be taking research activities in the area of biotechnology to a new high apart from adding a touch of dynamism to the overall aspect of science and technology.

When contacted, BC Barbaruah, Joint Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Assam informed that the Guwahati Biotech Park Society has been formed comprising experts in the field.

It may be mentioned here that as part of Government of India’s ambitious programme to promote newer developments in the field of bio-technology, emphasis is on establishing biotech parks and incubators in the country which are expected to become selfsustainable. Like the existing biotech parks in the country, the Guwahati Biotech Park is expected to thrive after the initial support from the State Government.

“The venture would be on a public-private partnership,” said the official adding that discussion was on with all the stakeholders including the universities and technical institutions in the State.

The existing biotech parks in the country have facilitated research and development simultaneously, leading to commercialisation of indigenous biotech products. The facilities in the biotech parks are customized in keeping with the business plan and objectives of the executing agencies and the Guwahati Biotech Park would be no different, concentrating on the major bio assets of the State which can change its economy.

“Assam is rich in biotech resources and there is lot of opportunities in the field of biotechnology,” said the official adding that there has been impressive employment generation on subsequent stages in the places where biotech parks have come up.

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