Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire visited the Blyths Tragopan Conservation & Breeding Centre (BTCBC)–where the first ever hatching of the Tragopan blythii blythii took place and Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) under Kohima district on July 27.
Forest Ranger Officer in charge BTCBC & PWS Kohima Keneikrul briefed the minister on the activities of Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the only lifeline source of water to Kohima city and also BTCBC.
It may be mentioned that Tragopan blythii blythii, the state bird of Nagaland is a vulnerable status Bird under the IUCN category and is facing a decline in population.
With the assistance of CZA (Central Zoo Authority), the BTCBC have been set up in 2012, the only conservation breeding centre setup solely for this species in the world.
Noting the importance, the minister visited and encouraged the staffs on their hard work and made the time to get a glimpse of the two newly hatched chicks which are around 45-60 days old.