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Nagaland Moves From Firefighting to Forest Fire Prevention
✍️ MorungExpress
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:03 AM
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State officials in Nagaland announced a strategic shift from reactive firefighting to proactive forest fire prevention measures.
The government of Nagaland has declared a policy change that will prioritize forest fire prevention over traditional firefighting tactics. Officials said the new approach will focus on early detection, community awareness and controlled burning in high‑risk zones.
Under the revised strategy, forest department personnel will receive training in risk assessment and will work closely with local villages to monitor fire‑prone areas. The state plans to set up a network of watchtowers and install remote sensors to spot smoke or heat signatures before a blaze spreads.
Authorities also intend to launch public education campaigns, encouraging residents to report any signs of fire and to adopt safe agricultural practices that reduce accidental ignitions. By shifting resources toward prevention, the state hopes to protect its rich biodiversity and reduce the economic losses caused by recurring forest fires.
Under the revised strategy, forest department personnel will receive training in risk assessment and will work closely with local villages to monitor fire‑prone areas. The state plans to set up a network of watchtowers and install remote sensors to spot smoke or heat signatures before a blaze spreads.
Authorities also intend to launch public education campaigns, encouraging residents to report any signs of fire and to adopt safe agricultural practices that reduce accidental ignitions. By shifting resources toward prevention, the state hopes to protect its rich biodiversity and reduce the economic losses caused by recurring forest fires.