Officials from District Administration, TDGI, RVCCF, RSZ, RSU, Town Tseminyu Council and Kenono Foundation.
Tseminyu, May 23 (MExN): Tseminyu District Green Initiative (TDGI) officially launched Phase-I of its roadside beautification plantation drive on May 23 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Complex, Tseminyu. The event marked a major stride toward environmental restoration and green tourism in the district.
The plantation campaign targets all villages under Tseminyu and Chunlikha blocks, focusing on roadsides and agri-link routes. The plantation campaign will continue till June 10.
An update received here stated that TDGI’s overarching vision is to foster an equitable and sustainable environment through inclusive action. By involving all segments of society—from community institutions to government bodies “the initiative aims to transform Tseminyu into Nagaland’s first model green district.”
TDGI informed that as a part of the operational framework, each village is required to identify roadside plantation zones, especially near village entry points and routes leading to tourism spots or landmarks while the Tseminyu Town Council will be responsible for designating suitable stretches within the town area.
To ensure implementation and sustainability, villages must form sub-committees led by the Village Council Chairman, comprising members like the VDB Secretary, representatives from RSZ and RSU, youth pastors, and forest committee members where applicable. In town areas, the Town Council Chairperson will lead an Urban Sub-Committee. These bodies will coordinate plantation, ensure follow-up care, and promote local participation through churches, youth groups, and self-help group, TDGI further informed.
Awareness campaigns will also be conducted during the plantation period, and all activities must be documented and reported to the District Coordination Committee with photos and summaries.
TDGI encouraged every village and town to actively participate and share responsibility for the drive’s long-term success.
Earlier, the launching programme was chaired by Ruchinilo Kemp, Member Secretary of TDGI, and was attended by members of Rengma Village Council Chairman Forum (RVCCF), Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ), Rengma Students’ Union (RSU), Tseminyu Town Council, and the Kenono Foundation. Scripture reading and prayer was led by Rev Haiwalo Apon, Executive Secretary, Council of Rengma Baptist Churches (CRBC).
Zukeya Woch, TDGI Co-Convener, in his remarks outlined the project’s objectives and operational guidelines, emphasizing a commitment to quality plantation over quantity. He said that a target of 25,000 saplings, focusing on indigenous species like cherry and bauhinia, has been set for this phase.
In the keynote, Kikumsungla Jamir, ADC Tseminyu and Convener of TDGI, praised the collaborative efforts and called on every stakeholder to treat saplings like family, nurturing them to ensure survival. She expressed confidence that Tseminyu can become a model for environmental stewardship in Nagaland.
The drive was formally inaugurated with the ceremonial planting of saplings by ADC Tseminyu and the Executive Secretary of CRBC.
