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    07 Jul 2026Schemes and Projects

    Sikkim launched “Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047”

    India Sikkim
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched “Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047”, a statewide ecological restoration programme to revive Himalayan oak forests. The mission aims to plant one million oak trees by 2047 to improve water security, conserve biodiversity, and enhance climate resilience across the state.

    Place and Time:

    Lagyap Reserve Forest, Gangtok, Sikkim; 7 July 2026. The initiative was launched during Sikkim Paryavaran Parva 2026.

    Why this is important:

    Oak forests play a vital role in groundwater recharge, soil conservation, and carbon sequestration. The mission seeks to protect Sikkim's fragile Himalayan ecosystem while addressing challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and declining water resources.

    Main Points to Remember:

    • Mission: Mission: Million Oak Trees by 2047
    • Launched by: Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim
    • Target: Plant 1 million Himalayan oak trees by 2047
    • Objectives: Water security, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and ecological restoration
    • Additional Initiative: Launch of the "Connect to Forest" toll-free helpline (1926) and inauguration of the Sikkim Forest Training Institute under the JICA-assisted project.