Guwahati: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Forest Department, with support from biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, has provided 10 bicycles to frontline forest staff of Raimona National Park to improve patrolling and wildlife protection.
The bicycles were handed over during a programme at Kachugaon Forest Inspection Bungalow in Raimona’s Central Range on October 14. The initiative aims to improve the mobility of forest personnel and promote more sustainable patrolling practices.
The programme was attended by BTC Forest Executive Member James Basumatary, Gossaigaon MLA Sabharam Basumatary, BTC Forest Department Chief Head of Division Dr Sonali Ghosh, Kachugaon Divisional Forest Officer Mustafa Ali Ahmed, Haltugaon Divisional Forest Officer P K Bhuyan and Aaranyak Deputy Executive Director Dr Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar.
Around 60 forest officials attended the programme.
Aaranyak said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of frontline forest personnel and supporting conservation efforts in Raimona National Park.
Also Read: Why does a church hospital get special rates under a public scheme in Mizoram?