Kohima, May 25 (MExN): Gariphema Village Youth Organisation (GVYO) has extended total support and solidarity to Angami Youth Organization (AYO) in upholding the cause of protecting “our fragile environment, its natural biodiversity, flora and fauna”, while also lauding the “timely reiteration” of the August 7, 2010 AYO Presidential Council meeting declaration on the issue.
In this context, GVYO declared a set of directives through a press release issued by Kezhangulie Kire, President and Samuel Kire, Press Secretary.
It said forest burning is strictly prohibited in GVYO jurisdiction. Fishing in the rivers of Thimhi, Thurüü and Dzüü in the jurisdiction of Gariphema village without prior and proper approval from GVYO will invite strict penalty, it stated, adding usage of chemicals, machines and batteries in the rivers is banned for all time.
GVYO also declared blanket ban on the use of Air Gun/rifle as per AYO directive.
“Relaxation and Restrictions on hunting period/window and usage of fire arms in the jurisdiction of GVYO will be set as per the prerogative of the village authority,” the release said.
It also asserted under aged (below 18 years) are not allowed the usage and handling of fire arms.
“Only bona-fide Gariphema Village members will be allowed the usage of Guns/fire arms in the Village jurisdiction.”
Further, GVYO strictly prohibited unauthorized picking, collecting, destruction etc of flora and fauna in the village jurisdiction.
Ignorance of the above set of resolutions, it cautioned, will not be ground for excuses.
