Mokokchung Forest Division organised an exposure visit to Meghalaya under FBMP from March 24 to 27.
Mokokchung, March 28 (MExN): The Mokokchung Forest Division organised an exposure visit to Meghalaya from March 24 to 27 under the Forest and Biodiversity Management in the Himalaya, Nagaland Project (FBMP), aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods.
Co-financed by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, the programme saw participation of 23 members from Azunglu CCA Batch-2 villages—Unger, Akhoya, Changtongya Old and Nukshiyim—representing Community Conserved Areas, Village Councils and Self-Help Groups.
Led by Deputy Ranger Imcha John with five staff members, the visit focused on sustainable resource management and eco-tourism initiatives. Participants visited Meghalaya Biological Park, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Nohkalikai Falls, Garden of Caves, Mawsmai Cave, Laitlum Canyons and the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC), gaining insights into conservation practices and bamboo-based livelihoods.
The programme concluded with participants committing to replicate the learnings in their respective villages.
