Thsüvisie Phoji with officials and participants during the
district-level Watershed Yatra at Yimchalu village community hall on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — A
district-level Watershed Yatra, organised by the Department of Land Resources
(LDR), Government of Nagaland, was held at Yimchalu village community hall in
Mokokchung district on Friday.
- A DIPR report stated that the event was aimed at promoting
awareness and participation in watershed development and land conservation
initiatives.
- The programme began with a welcome address delivered by
chairman of Yimchalu Village Council, C Wati Walling.
- Delivering the keynote address, Sentinungla, district
project officer of LRD, informed that the campaign was launched in Kohima on
February 5. She described the Yatra as a pilgrimage, aimed at creating mass
awareness and encouraging public participation in land and water conservation.
- She highlighted the importance of preventing migration due
to water scarcity and urged the community to implement trenches, tanks and
water conservation structures to recharge land and maintain soil fertility for
future generations.
- The land and water conservation pledge was administered by
the deputy commissioner (DC) of Mokokchung, Thsüvisie Phoji.
- In his speech, the DC pointed out that less than 50% of the
rural population is engaged in agricultural work, with most focusing on
plantations. He emphasised that Nagaland's favourable climatic conditions and
Yimchalu's abundant water sources should be harnessed for sustainable
development.
- Acknowledging water scarcity issues in Mokokchung and other
major headquarters in the state, he stressed the need for collective action to
conserve and protect water sources. He further lauded Yimchalu village for its
bold initiatives and encouraged them to be torchbearers for neighboring
communities and the state.
- The event featured several activities including a short play
performed by the Music and Drama Committee of Eden Academy, Mokokchung.
