In a bid to strengthen patrolling activities and wildlife conservation efforts, bicycles have been provided to frontline forest staff of Raimona National Park. The initiative was supported by the Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) of Aaranyak in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Forest of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
A total of ten bicycles were handed over to forest personnel during a programme held on October 14 at the Kachugaon Forest IB under the Central Range of Raimona National Park. The bicycles are expected to enhance field mobility, improve patrolling efficiency, and support sustainable conservation practices.
The initiative aims to strengthen the operational capacity of frontline forest staff, enabling them to carry out their responsibilities in a more eco-friendly and effective manner. Aaranyak stated that the support reflects its continued commitment to assisting forest personnel who play a crucial role in protecting wildlife and preserving the park’s rich biodiversity.
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, Divisional Forest Officer of Kachugaon Mustafa Ali Ahmed, Divisional Forest Officer of Haltugaon P.K. Bhuyan, and Aaranyak Deputy Executive Director Dr Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar.
Around 60 forest officials from Raimona National Park participated in the event, highlighting the importance of collaboration between conservation organisations and the Forest Department in strengthening wildlife protection and park management.
The programme was coordinated by Binita Baruwati of Aaranyak with support from Ivy Farheen Hussain, Bijeet Baro, Mizing Boro, Gayatri Dutta, Raj Limbu, Birdutta Boro, Dhananjoy Mashahary and Ajoy Basumatary.
Aaranyak said the initiative seeks to improve the motivation, preparedness and field capacity of frontline forest personnel while contributing to more effective patrolling and conservation efforts in Raimona National Park. The organisation also acknowledged the continued cooperation of the Forest Department in advancing shared conservation goals.
