DOIMARA, Jan 31: The first of its kind ‘birding meet’ kicked-off today at the foothills of the Eaglenest Bird Sanctuary at Doimara village in West Kameng.
Organised by the APACETS with support from the state tourism department, the festival is aimed at bringing greater awareness about wildlife conservation in the areas bordering Assam.
Known for the Bugun Liocichla bird that was discovered here in 2006, the sanctuary is home to 455 species of birds. 
The Bugun Liocichla has so far been found to live only in this sanctuary.
Former minister and chairman of the organising committee, DK Thongdok, said that it is important to maintain the balance of nature and relationships between the people that live around the area.
The formal opening day witnessed cultural performances from various ethnic groups living in and around the area, including the Sherdukpen, and Assamese, Bodo, and Gorkha of Assam.
Advisor to the tourism department and Thrizino-Buragaon MLA, Kumsi Sidisow, said that it is important to maintain cordial relationships amongst neighbouring communities apart from taking care of the environment around them.
Sidisow said that the state and its foothill areas adjacent to Assam have a lot of potential to harness tourism and they must be promoted. Tourism minister Mama Natung said that the state has a lot of potential not just in bird exploration but many other avenues as well.

He said that the state government is “always willing to cooperate in such efforts."
He also expressed his gratitude to the Sherdukpen and Bugun communities for their conservation work.
“My appeal to the community is to continue the conservation work,” he said. 
Natung also said that the North East region is the “lungs of the world” and that Arunachal Pradesh plays a crucial role in providing clean air globally, thanks to its large forest cover.
The minister said that the coexistence of nature and culture adds to the beauty of a place.
He added that changes are coming to the state under Chief Minister Pema Khandu and that the state will witness those changes soon.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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