Away from the soccer subject, Indian crew striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has been patrolling a protracted stretch of Tuichang river in his native Mizoram to stop “overfishing” and help sustain the livelihood of local fishermen. The Tuichang river recently created a lot of buzz due to overfishing, forcing the locals to keep an eye on it constantly. One of them was the Blue Tigers and SC East Bengal forward.
The footballer, along with a number of youth from his village — Model Veng Hnahthial — formed a group that works day and night to help preserve the ecosystem of the river that flows close to their homes. “Overfishing has greatly reduced the number of fishes in the Tuichang river over the years. It was turning out to be a big problem, even for the local fishermen, who depend on the river for their livelihoods,” Jeje stated to the-aiff.com.
The native individuals of Model Veng have recognized a 500m stretch alongside the banks of the Tuichang, the place the fish are believed to have their spawning floor, the place they arrange a 24-hour patrol, taking totally different shifts, to stop overfishing. “Over the final yr, we’ve got all taken turns to patrol this stretch to make it possible for no one catches fish in this space. It’s essential for us to go away the fish alone, not less than in the spawning areas. Just with this small step we’re already seeing the outcomes,” stated Jeje.
“There are so many fish in the river now — local fishermen say that they haven’t seen so many in the river for years. “The guys in the village have really worked hard to ensure that this happens. They have all taken rotating shifts around the clock for 24 hours to keep an eye on the river banks. I have also been helping out whenever I’ve been in town,” he continued. “Of course, it’s not at all times potential through the season when we’ve got to spend 5 months in the bio-bubble in the Hero ISL.” Jeje and the other men have been in constant touch with the local government authorities who have also stood by and supported their conservation activities.
“We have been in touch with the Forest Department of Mizoram. If there are any issues, we inform them. They too lend us support,” stated Jeje. “There is a fishing space not very removed from the elements the place we arrange our patrol. But since that’s not precisely a spawning space, it has not had as a lot impact.” Jeje feels that it is important to keep everyone’s interest in mind when it comes to protecting the environment. “This is not just an issue for Mizoram. Depletion of resources is an issue that the whole world is facing right now. The world is getting warmer, and other creatures are being affected. “We humans have created this problem, and we are the ones who need to set it right. The fish are valuable food resources for many. So we need to be selective with our fishing.
“These are very small steps, but they’re not very difficult. If we can continue, some world will be a much better place to live in after 7-8 years.” .
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