Manipur Identifies 307 Hectares of Poppy Cultivation in Forest Areas
The Manipur Forest Department has identified 307 hectares of forest land affected by illegal poppy cultivation across Churachandpur, Senapati and Chandel districts. Bamboo plantations have been established across 255 hectares to restore degraded forest areas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Anurag Bajpai said on October 9. Speaking at a press conference at the Forest Department…