Jharkhandi Baba World Environment Day 2025 poster with anti-plastic message, tribal art, and Earth in hand.
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World Environment Day 2025

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is the United Nations’ flagship campaign to promote global awareness and action for the environment. In 2025, the theme “Say No to Single-Use Plastic” took center stage, reflecting the urgent need to address plastic pollution. This yearโ€™s campaign synergised with India’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, encouraging communities, industries, and institutions to shift toward sustainable practices.

๐Ÿ˜Elephant Birth on Railway Tracks in Jharkhand ๐Ÿ˜
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๐Ÿ˜ Elephant Birth on Railway Tracks in Jharkhand ๐Ÿ˜

Elephant Birth on Railway Tracks in Jharkhand: In an extraordinary instance of wildlife sensitivity, a train in Jharkhandโ€™s elephant corridor halted operations for nearly two hours to allow a pregnant elephant to give birth safely on the tracks. The railway staff, in collaboration with forest officials, made the humane decision to pause, drawing national praise โ€” including from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. This moment signifies a shift towards cooperative wildlife governance, rather than reactive conflict management.

Women Empowerment Through Cow Dung Products
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๐ŸŒฑ Women Empowerment Through Cow Dung Products in Koderma

ย Women Empowerment: The Rashtriya Jharkhand Seva Sansthan, a local NGO, has launched a community development initiative at Pahalwan Ashram Bhakhra, Satgawan, Koderma. The project connects rural women to self-employment opportunities by training them to craft incense cups (เคงเฅ‚เคช เค•เคช) and diyas (เคฆเฅ€เคฏเฅ‡) from cow dung. This innovation not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also spreads awareness about cow protection.

Map of Jharkhand with tiger silhouette and headline โ€œTiger Presence in Khuntiโ€ โ€“ tribal motifs and forest colors used.
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๐Ÿฏ Tiger Presence in Khunti Suspected

In a rare and ecologically significant development, the Jharkhand Forest Department has reported possible tiger presence in Khunti district after discovering footprints and signs of cattle attacks in the Taarup forest area. This has led to a wave of concern among locals and wildlife officials alike, with potential implications for human-wildlife conflict and biodiversity conservation.

Jaigir Village Relocation in Palamu Tiger Reserve
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Village Relocation in Palamu Tiger Reserve

After years of strategic planning and community engagement, forest officials in Jharkhand have successfully relocated Jaigir village from within the core zone of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. This marks the first complete village relocation within the reserve, setting a model for sustainable conservation. The move is expected to reduce human-wildlife conflict and increase habitat availability for wild species, particularly tigers and their prey base.

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
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Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary: A Beacon of Hope ๐Ÿชถ

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, India’s first and only dedicated sanctuary for wolves, located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, represents a critical step toward conserving a species often misunderstood and maligned. This important move not only highlights India’s biodiversity commitment but also offers a sustainable model for protecting other lesser-known carnivores.