Aiming to plant 100,000 trees, Jharkhand’s Forest Department marks World Elephant Day with a large-scale tree plantation drive in Chakulia.
Jharkhand’s Forest Department organized a tree plantation event in Chakulia on World Elephant Day, targeting the planting of 100,000 trees to support forest and elephant conservation.
JAMSHEDPUR – On World Elephant Day, the Jharkhand government, through the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, hosted a significant tree plantation drive in Chakulia with the goal of planting 100,000 saplings.
Baharagora MLA Samir Kumar Mohanty attended the event as the chief guest.
The event, part of the state’s conservation efforts, included the participation of hundreds of villagers alongside officials from the Forest Department, such as DFO Saba Alam and Chakulia Ranger Digvijay Singh.
MLA Samir Kumar Mohanty highlighted the necessity of preserving forests, emphasizing that the protection of water, forests, and land is crucial for the conservation of elephants.
He also encouraged the local community to engage in efforts to safeguard both elephants and their habitats.
DFO Saba Alam reaffirmed the department’s commitment to protecting elephants and ensuring the safety of both wildlife and human populations.
The large-scale participation of villagers in the plantation drive underscored the community’s dedication to environmental conservation.
