Dimapur: Recognizing the urgent need to combat overexploitation, the Tening Village Youth Organization and Nsong Youth Organization, with leadership from Nagaland‘s EAC Tening, Ihoilung Chuilo, declared a t fish preservation zone on June 5.
Held at the Meguiki River main bridge, this initiative aims to secure vital fish habitats, stated a press statement.
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EAC Chuilo officially designated a one-kilometer preservation area, praising the youth for their commitment to environmental stewardship.
He specifically called on the Nsong and Tening village youth organizations to enforce a complete fishing ban in the Khalun preservation area, highlighting its importance for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
To underscore their commitment, the youth bodies ed a resolution making fishing in the conservation zone punishable by a Rs. 10,000 fine. The protected stretch extends from Nchum Giu (Main Bridge) to Ntiang Giu (Hanging Bridge).
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The declaration event saw strong community , with speeches from the Tening Village Council chairman, youth presidents from both villages, GBs, and Range officers. Various local dignitaries also attended, signifying a unified effort for river conservation.