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Nagaland Butterfly Book Becomes Must‑Read in State Schools
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM
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A nature enthusiast’s guide to Nagaland’s butterflies has been adopted as an essential textbook in the state’s schools, boosting local biodiversity education.
A recently published guide on the butterflies of Nagaland, written by a local nature enthusiast, has been incorporated into the curriculum of state schools.
The book, which details the diverse species found across the region, is now considered an essential resource for students studying biology and environmental science.
Education officials said the inclusion aims to raise awareness about the state’s rich insect fauna and encourage conservation efforts among young learners.
The move follows a growing trend of incorporating region‑specific natural history texts into school programs to foster a deeper connection between students and their local ecosystems.
The book, which details the diverse species found across the region, is now considered an essential resource for students studying biology and environmental science.
Education officials said the inclusion aims to raise awareness about the state’s rich insect fauna and encourage conservation efforts among young learners.
The move follows a growing trend of incorporating region‑specific natural history texts into school programs to foster a deeper connection between students and their local ecosystems.