Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein chaired a review-cum-development meeting on Friday at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Namsai, unveiling a series of key initiatives aimed at ecological conservation, cultural promotion, and social reform.

A major resolution passed during the meeting was the imposition of a two-year fishing ban and a complete hunting ban in the district to help restore ecological balance. The administration also committed to intensifying action against drug abuse.

To promote a drug-free society, a reward of ₹10 lakh from the MLA Local Area Development (LAD) fund will be awarded to any village in Namsai that successfully attains drug-free status. Efforts will also be made to identify and encourage the cleanliest village in each constituency.

The meeting also introduced several environmental and cultural initiatives. A ‘River Utsav’ will be organised, featuring the mass release of fish-ling into local rivers, while a plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ will encourage citizens to plant trees in honour of their mothers.

In a move to preserve and promote local language and heritage, Tai Khamti will be introduced as a mandatory third language from Classes 1 to 8 in all schools and Buddha Viharas across the district.

The meeting was attended by MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Deputy Commissioner C R Khampa, ZPC Urmila Mancheykun, heads of departments, ZPMs, senior monks, youth leaders, and representatives from various community-based organisations and student bodies.