Manipur, Dec. 7 -- "I came to make an appeal to the people of Saitu, to stop practicing unhealthy cultivations and rather embrace a healthier alternative which my department will be providing you now."

This was stated by social welfare and cooperation minister, Nemcha Kipgen during a closing ceremony of 'KBC Men's department, Annual Assembly cum Gospel Olympic' at Lom Resource Centre, Saitu on Friday afternoon where the minster attended the occasion as chief guest.

She said that Saitu is a blessed land with resourceful natural resource but cultivation of poppy can lead many lives towards the grave in the early period of their lives, she stated.

She continued, "I am very disturbed over the cultivation of Poppy and Ganja in this beautifu...