A Two- day Exposure Trip in L6 (Reduced Human Elephant Conflict through Expanding on Conservation Area) Villages was conducted on October 18 and 19 organised by the Forest and Biodiversity Management Project (FBMP), Mokokchung, informed a press release by DFO, Mokokchung.
During the trip, 29 participants, including members of the CCA committee and SHGs from Batch-1 Village (Khar, Waromung, Dibuia, Alongkima & Mongchen), took part. The team was led by Lipokinla Pongen (FcOM) accompanied by Talimeren Ao (Convergence Expert, DMU) and Tiarenba Pongen (Forester-1).
On day 1, the group visited the State Agriculture Research Station (SARS). Before the group proceeded to the field, a brief session was held at the SARS conference hall where Lipokonen Jamir, Joint Director SARS, Yisemyong welcomed all participants on behalf of SARS and highlighted the various activities undertaken by the department. Talimeren Ao delivered words of appreciation on behalf of the FBMP team. Following the session, the team moved on to the field inspections, where they observed the cultivation of various crops, including millets, Chinese cabbage, broccoli and Azolla- a water based aquatic fern that can be grown as a livestock feed, biofertilizer, mosquito repellent and more.
The team observed various paddy cultivation plots, orchard cultivation, coffee cultivation, composting of manure, charcoal preparation pits, and different techniques implemented by the department to promote crop growth and development.
The team visited the beekeeping site of T. Chubagangshi, Apiculturist (NBHM), a recent award winning for Best Beekeeper from North East under ST Category by Tribal affairs Ministry (TRIFED) on the occasion of the World Bee Day celebrations at Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on 28th May 2023 . He shared his expertise and provided practical insights, enhancing the participants understanding of beekeeping techniques.
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On day 2, the team visited the Post-Cocoon Technology, Sabangya and Seri-Tourism Model Farm in Khensa, where the participants observed the sericulture silk handloom. Thread-making process, and also experienced the extraction of castor oil from castor seeds.
The two-day exposure trip under the Forest and Biodiversity Management Project (FBMP) provided valuable insights and hands-on experience to the participants. Through visits to various agricultural and sericulture sites, the group gained practical knowledge on modern farming techniques, crop cultivation, and sustainable practices like beekeeping and castor oil production. The trip not only enhanced their understanding of the activities carried out by the department but also encouraged them to implement these methods in their own communities for improved agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation.
The “Forest and Biodiversity Management in the Himalaya, Nagaland” Project (FBMP) Co-financed by Federal Republic of Germany through KfW (German Development Bank) is being implemented under Mokokchung Forest Division and under the Batch-1 village which includes Alongkima, Khar, Mongchen, Dibuia and Waromung village.
The objectives of this Project includes promotion of sustainable and effective management of forest and biodiversity in the state of Nagaland, to support improved connectivity and conservation of Biodiversity, to create and enhance livelihood opportunities of dependant communities, and to put in place incentive mechanisms rewarding communities for effectively protecting and maintaining their Community Conserved Areas.
