The Nagaland state has launched the fourth edition of the Tokhü Emong Bird Count (TEBC), an annual statewide bird survey that relies on public participation, emphasising the state’s model of community-involved conservation.

The event was inaugurated by CL John, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Village Guards on October 30.

Scheduled to be held from November 4 to 7, the bird count coincides with the Tokhü Emong post-harvest festival and the peak migration period of the Amur Falcons, a species whose conservation in the state is considered a global success story.

Speaking at the launch, Minister John stated, “The TEBC is a proof of Nagaland’s vision of development where environmental responsibility and community participation go hand in hand.” He highlighted the vital

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