Nanga( Dikhu) Green Zone, Zunheboto

The catchment areas of Nanga( Dikhu) River

River Dikhu, locally known as Nanga by the Sumi in Zunheboto and Dikhu by others, it is one of the major rivers of Nagaland. It originates from Phuye village of Zunheboto district, passes through four districts of Nagaland, Sibsagar district of Assam, and finally merges with the mighty River Brahmaputra. Nanga Greener Zone is a community conserved area of 14 villages, who have pledged to protect river Dikhu and its surrounding forests.

The eco-system of River Nanga River in the riparian strip the river and its feeder streams, have been strained by destruction of forests, uncontrolled hunting, soil erosion due to jhum cultivation, and overexploitation of fish, causing fast depletion of aquatic life, wildlife and the forests. To address this, the Nanga (Dikhu) Greener Zone was formed in 2012 by the 14 villages. The village councils of all 14 villages unanimously agreed and declared half a kilometer as conserved area on both sides of River Dikhu, evenly stretching throughout 300-400 metres on both sides of its thirteen feeder streams from Sumi Settu village to Phuye village.

Wildlife Watch

• Khalij Pheasant, Grey-chinned Minivet, Black-breasted Thrush, Small Niltava, Rusty-capped Fulvetta, Wedge- tailed Green Pigeon, Manipur Wedge-billed Babbler, Stripe breasted Woodpecker, Chestnut-crowned Laughing thrush, and Oriental White Eyes are few of the rare birds found here. 
• Other bird species like Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Grey bushchat and Crested Finchbill are found commonly and abundantly in the conserved area. 
• Among the animals that can be spotted here are Common Leopard, Wild Boar, Rhesus macaque, Himalayan Back Bear, Sambar, Barking Deer etc. 

A video Documentary on Nanga Greener Zone

To visit, please contact:

Mr. P. Tokugha Sumi

Chairman, Nanga Greener Zone Project Management Committee Head Office: Zunheboto

Zunheboto District, Nagaland-798620 Contact No.: +91-9612869347