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.
Your feedback on maintaining a stable ecology and effective preservation measures is invaluable. Join us in ensuring a sustainable and vibrant future for Arunachal Pradesh's natural wonders.
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
the Adi tribes for whom hunting was their raison de’etre in their homeland have suddenly found a new love for modern weapons and gadgets to do their primary task discarding their time tested but old ways of hunting. The traditional way of hunting involved putting the ‘bamboo traps’ for the birds which ensured their catch but didn’t exterminate them
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
The north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh also known as NEFA (North eastern frontier agency) during the British times covers an area of approximately 83,743 square kilometers. Out of this total area 80% is covered with forests where we have some 500 species of birds and animals and many more yet to be discovered. The dominant tribe of this state,
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
hunting as a fish takes to water. This activity has been ingrained in their psyche right from inception stage as a means to survive in the unforgiving jungles of Arunachal Pradesh.Hunting activity in fact doubles up as a means of supplementing their protein requirements, gender roles and asserting control over their lands intertwined alongside with belief and spirituality
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
For centuries the dominant ‘Adi tribe’ in Arunachal Pradesh, had been subsisting on the community practice of hunting which was a way of life for them. As per few anthropologists having lot of experience of working in the NE of India, these Adi tribes right from their birth take to hunting as a fish takes to water.
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
which NimaTsering my ex company leader has all praise for so undertaken by them. Infar off Arunachal Pradesh where hunting has been a community practice steeped in history and culture, the giving away of their hunting rifles by the locals speak of a resurgent action laced with hope and optimism for the fate of conservation of flora and fauna in the land of rising sun
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
The excellent coverage of unflinching resolve to take measures in their own hands and do their own bidding to improve their lot in the interiors of Arunachal came out in the form of willful relinquishing away of their hunting rifles by the locals of Mechuka. An effort, which NimaTsering my ex company leader has all praise for so undertaken by them. Infar off Arunachal Pradesh
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
fascinating account of human bonhomie and new found purpose in life which has been unfolding in the interiors of Arunachal Pradesh oblivious to rest of India.The unfolding of conservation of flora and fauna in the interiors of Arunachal with active participation of the majority of Adi tribes is something worth emulating the world over.
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
On speaking to one of my ex company leader Nima Tsering, a burly Khampa who was with me in the freezing heights of Siachen and now settled near Mechuka, I sensed a new spring in his voice laced with lots of expectations. On further enquiry he revealed a fascinating account of human
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
These Tibetans from SFF have very easily blended with the locals of Arunachal Pradesh who were in fact the first point of contact and also the shelter givers to their forefathers when they were forced to make a humiliating exit from their homeland Tibet way back in 1959 along with their spiritual head the Dalai Lama, with Chinese border guards hotly on their trail.
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
The month of February 2021 saw me giving a long distance call to Mechuka in far off Arunachal Pradesh  to wish a happy’ Losar’( Tibetan new year) to some of my erstwhile comrades in arms in SFF (Special frontier force) now settled after retirement in these areas of land of rising sun. These Tibetans from SFF have very easily blended with the locals of Arunachal Pradesh