Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 5
In connection with the declaration of Dzükou valley as plastic free zone, the Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) today issued certain guidelines for the trekkers.
Talking to media persons after installing “Do’s and Don’ts board for Dzükou trekkers today at Viswema, SAYO president Zakieleto Tsükrü made an appeal to the trekkers to follow the guidelines and direction given by the organization.
He said that such guidelines have been issued for safety of the trekkers and most importantly to keep Dzükou valley neat and clean.
SAYO declared Dzükou valley as plastic free zone in June this year as its pledge to preserve and protect environment.
In its guidelines, SAYO asked the trekkers to get registered at Dzükou information centre/entry points and enter only on designated trekking route via Viswema and Jakhama.
It also stated that local guides are mandatory for non local tourist.
Asking the trekkers to carry eco-friendly products/ alternative and reusable items such as drinking water bottle cutleries and utensils, SAYO also informed the trekkers to register all non degradable items at the entry point and to be brought back on return journey.
Other guideline includes; get prior permission from SAYO for using of drones/ documentation film making/videography/setting up of camp, respect local cultures, traditions and customary laws, maintain eco friendly living style for natural habitat.
SAYO asked the trekkers not to litter around the valley and trekking area, not to pollute river/stream with any harmful substances, not to take away flora and fauna, not to leave any burning fire without putting it off and not to hunt or hook.
It also asked the trekkers not to paste any kinds of signboards or artificial things and not to write or draw pictures on the wall/ caves/ dormitory and also not to trek beyond the trekking route.
SAYO stated that violator will be penalized as per terms and condition.
