The Shrinking Forests of Manipur: A Looming Environmental Crisis
Summary Deforestation in Manipur is causing a multifaceted crisis affecting biodiversity, water resources, and the environment. Despite the region’s once-rich forest cover and its status as a biodiversity hotspot, unsustainable practices like poppy cultivation, illegal logging, and unchecked urban expansion have drastically reduced forested areas. These activities have disrupted rainfall patterns, exacerbated water scarcity, and…