Organised by Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources in collaboration with Anglers Association Mokokchung (AAM), the 4th Nagaland Angling Festival was held at Star Fisheries, Japu village, Mokokchung on 6th & 7th December 2022.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mangkolemba, T. Lankosen Tsanglao who was the special guest congratulated the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources and AAN for successfully organizing the 4th Angling Festival. He also encouraged the village councils to focus on preserving the rivers and the forest resources.

Director of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Rongsenungba, emphasized on promotion of angling as a sport in Nagaland. He maintained that proper attention should be given to the sport as it helps in conserving and preserving the environment and rivers as a whole.

General Secretary, Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN), Mhonbemo Ngullie, presented the prizes to the winners while Secretary Statistics AAN, Mon Gurung proposed the vote of thanks. 

Chairman, Japu village Council in his short speech thanked the organizers and the participants for organizing such a programme in the village and assured that the people of the village would always welcomed and cooperate for such activities.

Welcome address was delivered by President, AAM, Moatoshi Longkumer. The programme was chaired by Jt. Director, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Neitho Kuotsu.

(Lanukaba, IA Mokokchung)