Manipur News

IMPHAL, January 16: The actual crude oil production in 2012-13 is about 37.86 million metric tonne (MMT), which is about 0.6 percent lower than the previous year’s crude oil production of 38.09 MMT. The marginal decrease in crude oil production is mainly due to lower crude oil production by ONGC and OIL than the previous year, said T Dharmavir assistant manager (Retail Sale) for senior division manager, Imphal and state level co-ordinator, Manipur.

Delivering the key note address at the inauguration function of the Oil and Gas Conservation fortnight 2014 at Nirmala Hotel, he further stated that the average natural gas production in the year 2012-13 is about 111.4 Million Standard Cubic Meter per day (MMSCMD) as against the natural gas production of 130.3 MMSCMD in 2011-12.

The lower gas production in 2012-13 is primarily due to less gas production in KG-DWN-98/3 (KG-D6) block, he informed while adding that as on April 1, 2013, the balance recoverable crude oil and natural gas reserves in the country are 758.42 million metric tonne (MMT) and 1351.53 billion cubic metre (BCM) respectively.

He said that there are 22 petroleum refineries operating in the country, 17 are in public sector, three are in private sector and two are in joint ventures of public sector.

Y Thamkeshore, commissioner CAF and PD said in his chief guest speech that the country has produced not sufficient crude oil for year, so it is bought from the outside country.

He said the fortnight observation is to create awareness in the state.

So we need to conserve petroleum products, he added.

Further continuing his speech he said that the theme “Save fuel, save money, save environment” is essential in today’s society.

Since the past two years, traffic jams have become very common in the state, which only indicates that fuel consumption has increased manifold.

People need to understand the need to control consumption of fuel; theCAF and PD commissioner further encouraged taking public transportation for going to the workplace.

He further continued that using adulterated fuel in our vehicles increases the production of greenhouse gases, which affects the Ozone layer the most.

Guest of honour at the function, K Rahdakumar DC Imphal West said that the growth in economy has seen a rise in energy consumption because of the life style changes, economic growth has brought.

However, the crude oil available in the country is not adequate, he said before elaborating on the need to create awareness on the importance of conserving fuel.

He observed that the authorities need to provide leaflets with the do and donts for fuel conservation.

Meanwhile, the students and people present at the function also promised to conserve petroleum products and avoid unproductive and wasteful use.

Today’s programme was organised by the Petroleum Conservation Research Association under the ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, GoI in association with the oil industry.

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KANGPOKPI, January 16: “Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, who was born to a woman transparently signifies women as the most peaceful human being on earth”, opined Kim Gangte, former MP and Human Rights activist before adding that women today`s are the cementing and unifying force in the society as well as the nation.

The former MP was speaking on Women Empowerment and Human Rights during a one day workshop on Women Empowerment and Human Rights organized by Action for Women and Rural Development (AWARD), Manipur at Community Hall, Kangpokpi here today.

Speaking at the workshop, Kim Gangte stressed on the importance of women’s role in the society as well as their participation in decision making in bringing positive changes and development.

“It is very much vital now to empower women in the society and in the meantime women should also clearly know and understand their rights and responsibilities”, asserted Kim Gangte while adding that women today needs to speak, talk and act for positive changes and development.

While encouraging the women of all communities in the state to fight and face the world with a peaceful attitude, Kim Gangte called upon all women to step out of their kitchen duties which have become a tradition and culture and start involving themselves in their true responsibilities by understanding well their genuine rights and qualities.

Gangte in the meantime suggested that women should faithfully and sincerely respect as well as honour their husband, while men should support and encourage women to fully empower the women, keeping in mind that there will be no development and changes in the society until and unless women are empowered.

She also added that women empowerment drastically needs men’s support.

DK Thangboi Haokip, addl DC, Kangpokpi speaking at the workshop as functional president said that according to the Indian Constitution every men and women have equal rights while adding that women need not hesitate to participate in election rather they should come forward to contest and join in the decision making.

Seikhomang Khongsai, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills president lamented that in the past women were not counted in, but in today generation, there is nothing possible without women.

Dr S Chongloi, secretary, KUMHUR who attended the workshop talked on Human Rights and its importance.

Apart from the guests and other dignitaries Kuki Inpi Gunhom Lhang president, Tongkhohao Kipgen; KWU Sadar Hills secretary Neinu; Rev Tongjam Haokip, chairman KTCF; Chunglet, ex-Pastor KBC, civil societies and women of Kangpokpi town attended the workshop.

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