Shillong: The Assam Forest Department, Meghalaya Forest Department’s Wildlife Protection Range, and the NGO Aaranyak held an awareness program in Naguapara. The event targeted the border regions of Goalpara, Assam, and West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Frequent elephant movements forced the session to ensure public safety and protect the animals. Villagers and officials gathered to discuss strategies for peaceful coexistence.
Residents from Naguapara, Khasiapara, Ganarugre, Kalapara, Mauriapara, Besorkona, Joyramkuchi, Medhipara Part-II, and Kasubari attended the meeting. Farmers, teachers, and Nokmas shared their struggles with elephant intrusions. They demanded that forest officials provide better protection and support. Local leaders pressed for concrete solutions to mitigate these threats.
Aaranyak member Anjan Baruaha briefed attendees on the do's and don'ts of encountering wild elephants. He stated, "Agan-talatanirangko on·angengon, mongmarang baksa nanggrikanioniko chel·chakna gita dakna nanggni aro dakna nanggijanirangko songni manderangna agan-talate on·angaha."
Lakhipur Range Officer Moupran Gayan, Forester Dhon Ch Doloi, and West Garo Hills Wildlife Protection Range officer Oshim Sangma led the discussions. Members of the ECN also participated in the session. The collaborative effort aims to stabilize the region for both residents and local wildlife.
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