Discuss the indigenous practices carried
out by the different tribes of Nagaland for
environmental conservation.
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Answer:
Traditional hunters never used modern weapons and would hunt only on specific periods and occasions
like-minded elders of the village began a campaign to curb the large-scale destruction of nature and natural resources.
After more than five years of intense campaigning and confidence-building measures, Khonoma Village Council took a decision to ban hunting, logging and resource extraction.
Khonoma villagers have formed rules and regulations and developed a collective way of sustaining the conservation effort. Every villager partakes in the conservation by being a member of the village council, student union, youth association, or the women’s union.
Each unit has a responsibility, carried out on a voluntary basis. The youth serve as forest guards and sentries. Village council ensures that the rules are adhered to. Women ‘s and students’ ensure cleanliness.
One of the strictly followed rules is punishment for hunting wild animals. The punishment in the form of a fine would vary from Rs 3,000 onwards. The accused or the family has to pay the fine within 20 days.