Need to revive flora in Dzükou valley to its former state: Advisor Neikha

July 11, 2022 41 Views No Comment

First Dzükou Expedition Day held

Kohima, July 11 (MExN): The need to revive age old techniques or explore other means so that flora species in the Dzükou Valley can be revived to its former state was highlighted by Er Zale Neikha, Nagaland government’s Advisor Youth & Sports Resource.

Addressing the ‘first of its kind’ Southern Angami Dzükou Expedition Day at Dzükou Valley on July 9, Neikha observed that flora in the valley was decreasing and are not seen blooming in abundance during peak season unlike the past. The MLA for 15 Southern Angami AC II suggested that the community revive age old techniques or explore other means so that flora species can be revived to its former state and at the same time, promote tourism.

Neikha said that the programme was a ‘pioneering step’ which has boosted the relation of all the Southern Angami villages. Such ventures, he maintained, should not just be confined to the region and encouraged other tribes and groups to also undertake such missions. Neikha also challenged the people to take to social media to spread the word.

He said unity and togetherness will yield blessings for the southern Angami people and help in protecting and preserving Dzükou Valley.

The expedition was organised by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) and Southern Angami Students Union (SASU), according to a press release received here on Sunday.

Speaking at the function, Medo Yhokha, MLA,14 Southern Angami I and Advisor for Technical Education & Elections said that viewing Dzükou Valley through the lens of its landscape alone was not enough today and pointed out that there were many important and relevant issues that need in-depth retrospection, the release stated.

Dwelling on the history and stories of the past alone should not be conclusion of the day; he said, adding that the greatest challenge and mission that lie ahead ‘was to draw a roadmap of how the Southern Angamis will sustain the value of Dzükou.’ Yhokha, while delving into the way forward, pointed out that the people of the region were accountable to their responsibility, assignment and identity. He challenged and called upon the people to ponder deep on how to patent the rights and ownership of Dzükou Valley, the release stated.

Delivering short speeches, Kevipodi Sophie, President Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) spoke on how Dzükou Valley and Kezoltsa are common properties of the southern Angami as recognised by elders since time immemorial. He called the southern Angamis especially those directly and indirectly looking over Dzükou to be polite to outsiders so that they can earn credibility and respect and at the same time enable people to cultivate a sense of conservation and responsibility for the valley and enhance economic prospects for the region.

Keneikrul Noswe, Forest Ranger, Forest Department, Government of Nagaland also spoke during the programme.

Meanwhile, Metekhrielie Mejura, President of SAYO, said although the footfall of tourists or outsiders trekking to Dzükou has increased drastically, he observed that the custodians of Dzükou Valley—the Southern Angamis, do not visit the valley as much and as such, do not experience its pristine beauty and values. Bringing all frontal leaders and public of Southern Angami to Dzükou, he described, was a first of its kind and a red letter day for the people of the region and which will ignite conscience and reinvigorate concern for the valley.

During the programme, Southern Angami Culture Society (SACS) presented folk song and Seyiekolie Beio presented song. The programme was attended by over 250 people from Southern Angami villages and frontal organisations, the release stated.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/need-to-revive-flora-in-dzkou-valley-to-its-former-state-advisor-neikha