Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Nagaland with financial and organization help from Central Zoo Authority, Wildlife Trust of India and district administration conducted “a day awareness programme on Blyth’s Tragopan conservation” at Pungro under the theme “Save Tragopan, Save Pride”.
In his speech, chief guest chief wildlife warden, Nagaland, Satya Praksh Tripathi, IFS highlighted about protection of wildlife for survival of human beings. He emphasized on creation of community reserves and eco sensitive zone in fringe areas of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary. Tripathi also answered queries put forth by participants.
Other speakers included advisor Tsilie Sakhrie, chairman Khrokhotuo Mor and and co-chairman, Kuolhulie Kuotsu from Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary Trust. They shared success story of conservation from Khonoma.
Project officer from Wildlife Trust of India, Delhi, Adrish Poddar spoke on the topic “know the bird” and informed that WTI is doing scoping exercise and planning to launch community conservation programme with Forest Department. Forester, biologist from Tragopan Breeding Centre, Kohima, Atuo shared the experience of working with bird in captivity.
President, Pungro Area College Students Union, Kikumthong emphasized on resolution to protect wildlife and requested all to abide by it. He also requested to have separate wildlife range office stationed at Pungro.
Programme began with the invocation prayer by principal, Little Flower School, Pungro, Rev. Father Sajimon.
The programme was chaired by EAC Pungro, Chonpenthung Ezung who highlighted that Tragopan was a protected species under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and violation may lead to imprisonment and fine. He appealed to people to be responsible and protect forest and wildlife.
Altogether 120 people from fringe villages of Saramati-Fakim, NGOs, all students union, tribal union, town council, public forum and church bodies participated in the programme.