Manipur forest department Bans Camping, Trekking and Picnicking in Reserved Forests Without Permission
Summary The Government of Manipur, through its Forest Department, issued a strict prohibition on camping, trekking, picnicking, expeditions, and gatherings within various Reserved Forest areas such as Langol, Punshilok, Nongmaiching, Heingang and others. The ban, effective from July 29, 2025, stems from the rising number of unauthorised entries triggering forest fires and ecological disruption. Under…