Mithun- the pride of Nagaland is seen at Porba village in Phek district. Within Nagaland it is an iconic logo and has come to symbolize the state’s rich cultural heritage. The Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) based at Kohima promoting eco- friendly sustainable livelihood activities has undertaken a project that promotes Mithun as a unique micro enterprise to farmers which in turn leads to conservation of forest. With the support of the community and Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai, EA has fenced over 120 square kilometres of forest land in 5 villages, in Phek district making them Mithun Sanctuaries for repopulation of Mithun and conservation of forest. With the successful completion of the project, EA is organizing a seminar on July 22 at Hotel Vivor, Kohima at 11:00 with P. B. Acharya, Governor of Nagaland & Assam as the Chief Guest. (Morung Photo by Chizokho Vero)
