Involving local communities in conservation process

To garner political and local support for Sangai conservation in KLNP, advocacy was done with all stakeholders. In addition, appropriate measures are being undertaken to improve the awareness of the local people for conserving the species and promote Sangai as the mascot of sustainable development through various capacity building programmes.

1. State forest department's interest.

2. Sangai is an important cultural symbol in Manipur, and hence is considered as pride of Manipur, by local people and Government of Manipur.

3. Supportive Government of India, which provides funding and other support.

1. Multi-stakeholder dialogue builds transparency and trust.

2. Addressing livelihoods of local communities dependent on resources is indispensable .