Nagaland’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today appealed the citizens of Nagaland to take a pledge in safeguarding planet earth and preserve the rich biodiversity bestowed in the State.
With the National Wildlife Week being observed all over the country in the first week of October every year to create awareness about the urgency and importance of wildlife conservation, CM Rio in a message, mentioned, “Wildlife protection and conservation has become the burning need of the hour, and the duty of everyone of us.”
In recent years, the CM noted, there has been increasing realisation of the importance of wildlife for ecological balance, for our food production, and for our very survival and existence on earth. However, Rio reminded the hard fact that wildlife can exist and thrive without human beings, but the entire existence of human beings will be put in an extremely precarious situation without wildlife.
“Nagaland is endowed with a rich wildlife and bio-diversity. However, without realising their true value, we have destroyed a large part of this natural wealth. Thankfully, there has been an increasing realisation and awakening amongst the Nagas too, about the importance of wildlife, and the need to protect and conserve them; and things are taking a new turn for good,” stated Rio citing noteworthy initiatives in Nagaland such as the establishment of Community Reserves, banning of hunting within their respective jurisdiction by village authorities, and successful awareness and motivational drives undertaken by NGOS and activists on wildlife conservation. The CM also made reference to Nagaland’s success story in protecting the migratory Amur falcons which is well known to the whole world now.
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“The Wildlife Week is an opportunity for us to reflect on our responsibilities towards our planet and all its inhabitants, including ourselves and the future generations,” declared Rio.
The CM further reinforced the proposition of everyone’s duty to support wildlife conservation initiatives, and to reduce one’s carbon footprints that will help in reducing global warming and climate change.
“During this National Wildlife Week, let us pledge to work towards a future where all creatures can live and thrive together in harmonious co-existence,” appealed Rio.
