Minister for forest, ecology, wildlife, environment and border affairs Y. Patton Wednesday paid a visit to Tzula (Dikhu) Green Zone Project (TGZP) and interacted with members of TGZP management committee along with village councils of Longsa and Ungma.
The minister who was in Mokokchung for celebration of Independence Day visited the site and to gather first hand information on the ambitious project.
During a brief program, TGZPMC Chairman Tia Longkumer explained the purpose of the formation of the committee and its achievements and activity since its inception till date.
Later, short speeches were also delivered by DC Mokokchung and Conservator of Forest and Chairman Longsa village council.
Minister Y. Patton in his speech expressed happiness on the success of the project and assured all possible help. He also stressed on the importance of conservation and its impact on various aspects.
On the request from the committee for appointment of “green soldiers”, Patton replied that since creating posts and making appointments was not possible and could not be assured, he suggested that the same be used from the sanctioned amount against the project on a fixed pay for time being.
Patton also said that since this project was the first of its kind in the state, the department would provide all possible necessary assistance for the project. He also assured support in its conservation effort.
Earlier, the minister upon reaching Mokokchung also visited the site building of the proposed office of Conservator of Forest at Marepkong ward, Mokokchung.
While talking to this correspondent, the minister said that in the last assembly session, he had given assurance to the august house that within one month, the building which is currently in use by the power department would be vacated and CF office set up.
In this connection, the minister informed that he would inaugurate the office in the month of September.
It is to be noted that the office of the Conservator of Forest (Northern Territorial Circle) would be looking after six districts namely Tuensang, Kiphire, Mon, Mokokchung and Zunheboto.
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