Nagaland State Biodiversity Board holds its 15th meeting in Kohima, focusing on biodiversity conservation and future activities in the state.
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DIMAPUR — The 15th board meeting of the Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) was held at the conference hall of the Forest Office Complex in Kohima on Monday, with discussions focusing on biodiversity conservation and future activities in the state.
The meeting was chaired by Y Kikheto Sema, Principal Secretary of the Department of Forests, Environment and Climate Change and chairman of NSBB, an update stated.
Addressing the members, Sema emphasised the importance of conserving biodiversity in Nagaland and highlighted the need for stronger coordination and support from various line departments, including Agriculture, Rural Development, Women, Science and Technology, Tourism, and Tribal Affairs.
Stating that a significant portion of Nagaland’s biological diversity exists even outside protected forest areas, he urged board members and functionaries to create greater public awareness on biodiversity conservation and the preservation of traditional knowledge related to the use and conservation of natural resources.
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He also advised board officials to propose innovative initiatives for biodiversity conservation and awareness generation in the state and to submit such proposals to the state government and the National Biodiversity Authority.
During the meeting, members were also apprised of the activities undertaken during the 2025–26 period. The board further discussed and sought approval for proposed activities and programmes for the upcoming financial year.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Vedpal Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Nagaland, and Sidramappa Chalkapure, Chief Conservator of Forests and Member Secretary of NSBB, along with other board members.