The participants pose for a group photo during the annual
review meeting held at the conference hall, Forest Office Complex, Kohima, on Wednesday.
DIMAPUR — The
Divisional Management Unit (DMU) Kohima, Nagaland Forest Management Project
(NFMP), held its annual review meeting on Wednesday at the conference hall,
Forest Office Complex, Kohima.
According to an update giving a brief overview of the NFMP,
Dr. Sevono Seletsu, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and DMU head in Kohima,
said that out of 185 target villages to be covered under the project, 144
villages across the state have been reached so far.
While highlighting the Forestry Intervention Model Areas,
the DFO emphasised the importance of the PEC Model area and urged the JFMC
members present to continue conserving the community land and increasing land
restoration.
Under the provision of entry point activity (EPA) and water
harvesting structure (WHS), the DFO mentioned that the project villages had
taken up infrastructural activities based on the immediate felt needs of the
community.
Highlighting the self-help groups (SHGs), the DFO informed
that the provision of the revolving fund has not only enhanced their economy but,
through the project, they have gained significant knowledge in bookkeeping. The
DFO further urged the gathering to continue working together for a sustainable
future.
A representative from the administration, Moasunep K.
Jingru, EAC (Development), expressed belief that the project is doing well and
urged the JFMC members present to understand the aims and objectives of the
NFMP. He also emphasised the need for farmers to limit jhum cultivation and
recognise the importance of conserving the forest. Additionally, he urged the
JFMC members to remain vigilant, safeguard the environment, and prevent forest
fires.
Yhunyilo Kent, Range Forest Officer and field management
unit head, Tseminyu, and Savinuo Kikhi, Range Forest Officer and field
management unit head, Chiephobozou Range, gave presentations on project
activities in their respective project villages.
Meanwhile, the DMU support staff gave presentations on SHGs'
livelihood activities, capacity-building programmes, books of records, success
stories, and innovations under DMU Kohima. In addition, Akho Phira, FNGO
(NAAME), also presented the activities undertaken by them in the past years.
JFMC members from batches I, II, III, and IV attended the
meeting. They also shared their experiences on how the implementation of the
project has positively impacted the community members.
It may be mentioned that under Kohima Division, there are
two batches, namely Chiephobozou and Tseminyu, with a total of 13 villages.
There are three villages under the Chiephobozou Range, namely Zhadima ‘A’ and
Tuophema (Batch I villages) and Seiyhama (Batch II village), while in Tseminyu,
there are 10 villages. Batch I village includes Nsunyu, while Batch II villages
are Terogvunyu, Kandinu, and Phenwhenyu.
Batch III villages are Tseminyu, Ehunnu, and Tsosinyu, and
in Batch IV, there are three villages, namely Gwachonlo, Zisunyu, and Sishunu.
