Will Sikkim’s eco-restoration drive repeat old mistakes?
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Summary
In January 2026, the forest department began felling dhupi (Cryptomeria japonica) across the rain shadow ridges of Gupti and Mungrang in the Sadam Hills of Namchi District, southern Sikkim, along with chir pine and juniper. Officials of the Namchi Territorial Division are removing dhupi from several reserved forests in the region. According to the department, the objective is to conserve natural
Key Facts
TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedFriday, 11 September 2026
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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