Members of the JFMCs and SHGs during the exposure trip at
Piphema Old village.
- DIMAPUR — In an
initiative to foster inter-divisional learning and strengthen community-based
forest management, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted
Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) organised a two-day exposure trip for
Batch I villages Mpai Namci, Old Nkio, and Nchangram, members of joint forest
management committees (JFMCs) and self-help groups (SHGs) from Divisional
Management Unit (DMU) Peren to DMU Dimapur.
- According to an update, the trip took place on April 24 and
25 at Hekhese, Thekrejuma, and Piphema Old and for Batch II villages—Old Nzau,
Peren, Peletkie, and Tening—on May 8 and 9 at Pherima A and Piphema Old,
respectively.
- The primary objective of the programme was to create a
platform for cross-learning and collaboration between the JFMCs and SHGs of the
two divisions, focusing particularly on income generation activities (IGAs) and
community-led forest governance.
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- During the interactive sessions, members from both divisions
exchanged experiences on their organisational roles, forest conservation
efforts, and livelihood initiatives supported under the NFMP and JICA.
- It was mentioned that the interaction provided valuable
insights into community mobilisation, record keeping, financial sustainability,
and participatory planning, highlighting practical strategies adopted in
different contexts.
- The exposure trip also featured field visits to the Entry
Point Activity (EPA) site and forest treatment models, enabling participants to
gain a hands-on understanding of sustainable forest management practices.
- The trip concluded with a feedback session, during which
participants emphasised the importance of sustained inter-divisional
collaboration and peer learning in achieving long-term ecological and
socio-economic outcomes.
