Wakro, Oct. 24 -- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in celebration of the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet at Wakro in Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday.

He lauded the efforts of Kamlang Valley Nature Club, Butterflies of North Eastern India Group, and Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, experts, and volunteers working to preserve Arunachal Pradesh's rich biodiversity.

He commended their endeavours to celebrate the region's butterfly diversity and promote eco-tourism as a sustainable livelihood avenue.

Speaking on the occasion, Mein said, "Butterflies are integral to our ecological balance. Events such as the Namdapha Butterfly Meet and Ziro Butt...