Manipur Forest Department plants bamboo on 255 hectares cleared for poppy cultivation
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Land reforms· Prelims·
Forest restoration and narcotics control: a GS3 case study on inter-agency coordination and land degradation.
Why in news
The Manipur Forest Department announced the plantation of bamboo on 255 hectares of forestland previously cleared for poppy cultivation in Chandel, Churachandpur, and Senapati districts.
Background
The Manipur Forest Department identified 307 hectares under poppy cultivation since 2018. Between 2023-24 and 2025-26, the department earned ₹115 crore from seized products while coordinating with security forces to curb smuggling.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact255 hectares of forestland were targeted for bamboo plantation in Manipur.
- Fact307 hectares of forestland were identified under poppy cultivation since 2018.
- FactThe Manipur Forest Department earned ₹115 crore from seized products between 2023-24 and 2025-26.
- PlaceChandel, Churachandpur, and Senapati are the districts in Manipur where restoration is occurring.
Prelims practice question
In which district of Manipur is the forest restoration project involving bamboo plantation taking place?
- (a)Moreh
- (b)Imphal
- (c)Churachandpur
- (d)Ukhrul
Show answer
Answer: (c) Churachandpur — The note specifies that restoration is occurring in Chandel, Churachandpur, and Senapati districts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of forest restoration and inter-agency coordination in combating the illicit cultivation of narcotics in border-adjacent regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic incentive gap: High profitability of poppy cultivation vs. low immediate returns from bamboo plantation
- Inter-agency synergy: Coordination between Forest Department and security forces for seizure and smuggling prevention
- Ecological restoration: Reclaiming degraded forest land to prevent biodiversity loss and soil erosion
Keywords: Forest Restoration · Narcotics Control · Inter-agency Coordination · Land Degradation · Biodiversity Conservation
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