Eaglenest Butterfly Festival held

Here in the West Kameng area, the inaugural three-day Eaglenest Butterfly Festival came to an end on Monday. The first Eaglenest Butterfly Festival 2024 began in Doimara, Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district, and will last for more than three days. It is a celebration of nature’s colorful beauties. With assistance from the state’s Department of Tourism and the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Nature’s Friendship Rupa and Mahila Shakti Kendra of Balipara organized the event.

The festival’s goal was to draw attention to how important butterflies are to the ecosystem. Both specialists and enthusiasts took part in intensive bird and butterfly excursions around the picturesque Doimara and Khellong districts, expanding their understanding of the vital roles these fragile pollinators play in maintaining ecological health. Insightful conversations about butterfly conservation and their critical role in maintaining ecological balance accompanied these investigations.

accompanied by Tracy Thongdok, the West Kameng District Tourism Officer, and Millo Tassar, the Conservator of Forests, who served as the Honorary Guest. Senior citizens from nearby communities like Doimara, Kamengbari, and Rupa, as well as delegates from Tezpur University, Rangapara College, and Balipara College, as well as members of the local Panchayati Raj Institutions, participated in the celebration.

By Babita