MIZORAM STATE BOARD FOR WILDLIFE APPROVES KEY PROPOSALS

Lamtluang Online News: The 11th meeting of the Mizoram State Board for Wildlife was held on 22nd November 2024, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma, at the CM's Conference Hall. The meeting approved the wildlife clearance for the project proposal of widening Pukzing to Silsury road, which will be recommended to the National Board for Wildlife.

The meeting also approved the rate proposed by the AH & Vety Department to provide compensation for livestock losses caused by wildlife attacks. The department has been instructed to ensure the implementation of the compensation scheme from the next financial year.

In a significant development, the old forest area above Kawnpui village, covering 620 hectares, will be declared a Community Reserve under Section 36 (c) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This is the first time that a Community Reserve will be established in Mizoram.

The meeting also approved the relocation of six families living within Dampui village, part of Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, and compensation will be provided to facilitate their shift. The meeting was attended by Pu Lalthansanga, Minister for EF&CC, Pu TBC Lalvenchhunga, Adviser to the CM, Pu T. Lalhlimpuia, MLA, and other members.

Source: DIPR Mizoram

Mizoram State Board for Wildlife meeting