Preserving Arunachal Pradesh's natural environment is crucial for several compelling reasons. The state's remarkable biodiversity, marked by lush forests and clean rivers, supports a diverse array of rare flora and fauna. Continuous discoveries of new species underline its significance as a vital ecological hotspot.
The importance of preserving this environment lies in maintaining a stable ecological balance. Biodiversity sustains ecosystems by facilitating interactions that support life. Taking action now can ensure the survival of these species and the overall health of the environment.
Beyond ecological stability, Arunachal Pradesh's healthy environment provides ecosystem benefits, serving as carbon sinks that mitigate climate change. It also prevents soil erosion, habitat loss, and natural disasters. Moreover, the region's natural beauty holds immense cultural value for indigenous communities whose traditions are closely linked to the environment. The state's indigenous populations rely on forests and rivers for livelihoods and spiritual well-being. Preserving the environment is thus integral to respecting and safeguarding their cultural heritage for future generations.
Additionally, Arunachal Pradesh's rich biodiversity offers potential for ecotourism. Sustainable practices can enhance local economies, promote environmental awareness, and contribute to conservation efforts. To address environmental challenges, initiatives like the 'Airgun Surrender Abhiyan' have been launched, encouraging residents to surrender firearms to combat illegal hunting and poaching.
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Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Only this year on 08th Feb 2021, a three banded Rosefinch, a bird which is a resident of southern China and a vagrant in Bhutan was sighted and photographed by a team of scientists from Bombay natural history society (BNHS) in Arunachal Pradesh. The team comprising BNHS assistant director Girish Jathar and researchers Atharva singh
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
But over the years it acquired the dubious distinction of supplying these air guns to the Adi tribe people at a very competitive price in the market which now only has revealed its deadly tentacles by way of ruining the environment balance in this sensitive border state of India.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
remember Pasighat as a sleepy little town on the banks of river Brahmaputra about 220 kilometers from Doom Dooma with a laid back lifestyle adopted by the majority of Adi tribe population inhabiting it. While overflying Pasighat from Doom Dooma it used to resemble like a speck in the vast inundated expanse of river Brahmaputra during the monsoons. But over the years
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
The popular sentiment against this noble cause led in fact to many social upheavals in Arunachal Pradesh with death threats too thrown in as an extreme measure played by these villagers. The nearest place Pasighat, from where most of these air guns have been procured after paying sums ranging from Rs 5000/ to 7000/ is a usual hub of hustle and bustle.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
In fact the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh has an influential civil society group called as Adi Bane Kebang .This Adi Bane Kebang society has been promoting the initiative among the community with a new found gusto.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
In a similar vein about 370 air guns were surrendered at Pasighat in an event attended by the CM PemaKhandu, union sports minister KirenRijju, and off course the quintessential Mama Natung to loud cheers from the surrendered populace. While the more than 420 surrenders of air guns have been a cause of celebration, this journey has been far from easy
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Nima Tsering is one such enthusiastic participant in the awareness drives conducted across the length and breadth of Mechuka and nearby areas. On 17th March 2021, the initiative was launched at Lumdung village in east Kameng district where 46 air guns belonging to the local population were surrendered in a grand ceremony. In return the owners of these air guns were presented with a certificate of appreciation.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
administration of Shi Yomi and in particular Mechuka as also other NGOs and CBOs /community based organizations on the ground to hold awareness drives.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
But here steps in the Arunachal Pradesh’s minister of environment and forests ,Mama Natung with whose intervention and initiative this ‘Air gun surrender ceremony ‘has proved a boon for the proliferation and thriving of these hapless birds again. As per Mama Natung, if we keep on killing these birds indiscriminately without compunction our forests will disappear. For the last few months Mama Natung’s team of environmentalists has teamed up with the district
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
But with the proliferation of air guns in even remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh like Mechuka, Tuting, Limeking, etc a virtual mayhem has been unleashed against the various bird species which is a big cause of worry for environmentalists as also the local tribals.