Dimapur, March 6 (MExN): The Wildlife Division, Dimapur with the rest of the world observed the Wildlife Day on March 3 with the theme – ‘Listen to the young voices.’
The programme was held at Pherima ‘A’ village and was attended by representatives of village councils, GBs, youths, students, officials and staff of the wildlife wing.
The officials of the Wildlife Wing enlightened the gathering about the threat to wildlife, its importance and their role in maintaining ecological balance and how to safeguard it from extinction. They also urged the village elders and teachers to inculcate into young minds, the love, affection and appreciation for wildlife. The officials also explained the implication of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and other similar Act of the state government to the gatherings. The representatives of the Village informed the department that all forms of hunting and poaching has been banned in their village jurisdiction and assured of renewed support, cooperation and coordination with the department in effectively tackling the wildlife crimes.
As part of the Wildlife Day celebration, the participants signed a pledge to always be kind and compassionate towards all wildlife and to endeavour to fulfil human responsibility to protect and care for wildlife.
The programme concluded with the distribution of crayons, pencils to every participating student followed by light refreshment.
