Dimapur, Aug. 16 (EMN): Informing that the state government is considering to organise events to promote eco-tourism, the advisor of Youth Resources and Sports, Zale Neikha, opined that the upcoming Hornbill Festival in December would open up more avenues for tourist guides especially to Dzükou Valley.
He stated this during the inaugural function of a week-long training of 'Youth Advancement' organised by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), in collaboration with various government departments and organisation at Thiazu in Mima village under Kohima district on August 16.
Zale urged the youth to maintain discipline and punctuality throughout the training and take the training with utmost seriousness.
"Whatever you learn and inculcate from the training can be applied in our daily lives and make one a better person in the service of the society," he said.
With training on tourism, disaster, forest, mountaineering and fitness among others being interconnected to tourism and tourist guides in particular, Zale felt that it was crucial for the trainees to get hands-on training in those areas.
Stating that the leaders in the region are not lesser than others, he, however, lamented that leaders in the region lacked discipline, punctuality and determination. The advisor has called upon the youth to change their mindset to choose one's calling and vocation rather than settling for mediocrity.
While referring to ongoing issues and concerns surfacing in the region, Zale challenged the youth leaders to display patience with considerate demeanour as well as tackle adversities with ability and also shoulder those responsibilities with agility during in times of need.
Delivering the welcome address and introduction of the training, SAYO president, Metekhrielie Mejura, informed that various nodal departments and experienced officers would take up sessions during the training with an objective to enhance the skills and knowledge of youth in different sectors.
Stating that the footfall of tourists in the region has drastically increased, he has suggested for effective action oriented response to be given back to the tourists.
On the first day of the training, Keheibamding Thoü, senior research associate of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, government of Nagaland, spoke on wildlife and awareness on forest protection, while Pezaneinuo, forest range officer, Kohima range, spoke on forest fire management plan.
Representing the department of Fire and Emergency Services, officer in-charge of Fire Station (South Division), Sedevizo Hibo, gave a practical session and demonstration on fire and emergency services.
Altogether, 82 youths from across the 13 Southern Angami villages are participating in the certificate training course. The training, which began on August 15 evening, would culminate on August 19.
It mentioned that the trainees would be issued identity cards and certificates after the training.