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A recent drone survey in Manipur’s hill pocket detected roughly 13 hectares of land cleared and used for opium poppy cultivation near the Senapati district (Upper and Lower Khabung areas), according to local reports and police aerial assessment. At the same time, a satellite-based analysis by Suhora Technologies covering 2021–2025 estimates that Manipur lost around…
Manipur’s Vanishing Forests: A Wake-Up Call from the Skies Summary of the News A recent study by space analytics firm Suhora has revealed that Manipur lost approximately 52,000 acres of forest between 2021 and 2025. Utilizing high-resolution satellite imagery and advanced geospatial intelligence, the study identified a combination of anthropogenic and environmental factors contributing to…
Summary of Recent Findings Manipur, a northeastern state of India, has experienced a significant reduction in its forest cover. As of March 2024, 32.7 square kilometers of forest land have been encroached upon, exacerbating climate challenges and disrupting ecosystems. Understanding Manipur’s Forest Cover Decline Manipur, nestled in the northeastern part of India, is renowned…