Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 11 2009:
The Zeliangrong Tribe Recognition Steering Committee, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (ZTRSC) organized the "World Population Day" at its head office at Namdunlong, Stadium Road said a statement issued by the Joint Secretary of ZTRSC, Dominic Gonmei today.
The estimated total population of the Zeliangrong being four lakhs appropriately shall be enumerated in detail for the tribe record at the earliest and the head count will be spearheaded by the Zeliangrong Research Forum in partnership with the All Zeliangrong Students' Union (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) said the statement.
An executive meeting of ZTRSC held along with the advisory board members and research scholars resolved to seek fresh recommendation of the state government for the recognition by the central government of India as "Any Zeliangrong Tribe," including Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei and Inpuimei referring to the state cabinet decision on August 24, 1991 last said the statement.