Dimapur, Sep. 4 (EMN): Environment Studies department of both Arts and Science streams of Phek Government College undertook a field study trip-cum-cleanliness drive to Mt. Kapamodzü on August 26.
According to an update from the college, the main objective of the field trip was to study the vegetation, identify and document the plant species, particularly the angiospermic plants occurring at Mt. Kapamodzü, which is situated at an altitude of 2620 metres (8,600ft). The trip was also aimed at creating awareness among the students about the importance of conservation of natural vegetation occurring in the study area.
Besides discussion on the importance of ecotourism, the team also discussed the potential to develop, harness and synergize such pristine locations as an important tourist destination in the district. It concluded that due effort should be made at the community level to harness such pristine location.
The trip was organised and supervised by assistant professors namely Ronald Difoe, Pfüchüpeü Mero and Seyiechonu Kera.
It stated that a total of 79 students from Arts stream and 16 students from Science stream participated in the field study trip.
In another programme, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland, in association with GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment at Almora in Uttarakhand, conducted a one-day workshop on sensitising and developing a cadre of para-hydrogeologist on spring shed management at Phek Government College (PGC) on August 31. The workshop was sponsored by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies.
An update from the college stated that the resource persons of the workshop were Dr. Amrit Puzari, associate professor and project investigator at NIT Nagaland, and Able G Achumi, JPF at NIT Nagaland.
It stated that Dr. Pujari spoke on water quality analysis, wherein he stressed on the importance of limits of ions and their impact on human health. He also made a detailed presentation on the water pollutants both in physical and chemical aspects.
In the second presentation, Achumi spoke on ‘sensitising and developing a cadre of para-hydrogeologist on spring shed management.’ He dwelled on the importance of community-based knowledge and skill development for sustainable management of spring sheds thereby reviving springs and providing water security to all.