Kohima, August 16 (MTNews): Advisor for Youth and Sports Resources, Zale Neikha today opined that the upcoming Hornbill Festival in December will open up more avenues for tourist guides especially Dzükou Valley where the state government will consider events to promote the eco-tourism for the valley.
He said this while gracing the inaugural function of the weeklong training of ‘Youth Advancement’ organized by the Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) in collaboration with various Government departments and organizations today at Thiazu, Mima Village under Kohima District.
In this regard, Zale urged the youths to maintain discipline and punctuality throughout the training and take the training with utmost seriousness. “Whatever you learn and inculcate from the training, can be applied in our daily lives and make one a better person in the service of the society,” he implored.
With training on Tourism, disaster, forest, mountaineering and fitness among others being interconnected to tourism and tourist guides in particular, Zale opined that it was crucial for the trainees to get hands-on training in these areas.
The advisor called the youths to change one’s mindset to choose one’s calling and vocation rather than settling for mediocrity.
President, SAYO MetekhrielieMejura while delivering the welcome address and introduction of the training said the training session is a host of sessions from various nodal departments and experienced officers which offer a platform for the youths to enhance their skills and knowledge on different sectors.
Stating that the people have a desire to help others but at the same time becomes reluctant due to lack of skills and training, he said timely intervention and assistance was needed. He shared concern that the footfall of tourists in the region has drastically increased and that effective action oriented response needed to be given back to the tourists.
After the training, the trainees will be issued Identity Cards and Certificates and as such will be mobilized when called for response during emergencies.
During the first day of the training, Er.KeheibamdingThoü, Senior Research Associate, Department of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change, Government of Nagaland spoke on Wildlife and awareness on Forest Protection and Pezaneinuo, Forest Range Officer, Kohima range presented on Forest Fire Management Plan.
Representing the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Officer in charge, Fire station (South Division) SedevizoHibo gave a Practical session and demonstration on Fire and Emergency Services.
Altogether, 82 Youths from across the 13 Southern Angami Villages are undertaking the Certificate training course which commenced on August 15 evening and will culminate on August 19.