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DIBRUGARH: A unique museum was inaugurated at Palin, the district headquarter town of the Kra Daadi district in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday where 116 air guns were displayed.
It might be mentioned that the guns were surrendered by the villagers of the district at the initiative of Nyishi Elite Society (NES), which is the apex body of Nyishi society.
Arunachal Pradesh has always been known for its unique flora and fauna wildlife. In fact, even now, more than 80 % of the land mass of the state is under green cover. The rich biodiversity and wildlife, and various species of birds have always attracted the visitors all across the globe. However, due to rampant hunting by the villagers, the numbers of various species of birds and animals which include many endangered species had dwindled over the years. Taking serious note of the issue, the NES along with the district administration, came forward with a unique conservation plan through which villagers were appealed to surrender their air guns which they have been using for hunting purposes.
Due to this unique initiative and massive awareness campaign to put a total ban on hunting, villagers came forward and started surrendering their air guns and till today 116 air guns have been kept at the museum.
The museum was inaugurated today by Heri Maring, General Secretary NES in presence of Arunachal Pradesh Urban minister Balo Raja and MLA Jikke Tako and Deputy Commissioner Charu Nili. The mass awareness programme of Nyishi Elite Society mission on protection of wildlife and preservation of natural resources was attended by the office bearers of NES, Gaon Buras, HODs of various government departments, public leaders, and PRI’s representatives. Takam Tapum, the first person who surrendered air guns, was felicitated by NES at the programme. Tassar Tare, Gaon Bura of Tassar village also felicitated at the programme for surrendering maximum air guns which he had collected from the villagers. The NES appreciated their efforts for preserving and conservation of forest and felicitated all of them in the programme.
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