The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) urged the State Government to ensure availability of surplus water of River Cauvery for the farm activities in Mettur and surrounding areas.
A resolution to this effect was adopted at the two-day district conference of the DYFI held at Vanavasi near here recently.
Another resolution called upon the State Government to order CBI probe into the death of R. Vishnupriya, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruchengode and into the murder of Dalit youth V. Gokulraj.
With Salem district registering maximum tapioca crop production in the State, the Government should come forward to set up a sago manufacturing unit in the government sector in Attur, another resolution said.
The meeting also demanded setting up of perfume manufacturing unit at Panamarathupatti, mango fruit juice unit in Nangavalli, taking advantage of the abundant availability of flowers and mangoes respectively in these areas.
The conference commenced with a rally on the first day, which was flagged off by R. Velmurugan, state secretary of the DYFI.
S. Muthukannan, state president of the DYFI, inaugurated the conference and A. Murugesan, district president, presided. A. Senthil, state joint secretary, and others spoke highlighting the political situation prevailing in the country and the role of youths in creating awareness among the public on the various problems confronting the country.
N. Praveen Kumar, district secretary, presented the work report.
K. Krishnan, was elected as the president of the district unit of the DYFI, Praveen Kumar re-elected as district secretary and V. Venkatesh, district treasurer.
