The silent guardian of Manipur's environment
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Location: Churachandpur/Manipur

Meet Anish Ahamad, a silent guardian of the environment from Bualjang Hills of Manipur, whose passion for conservation has been growing for nearly 30 years.

Inspired by a love for nature since childhood, he has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others — all at no cost.

Anish’s journey is a testament to how one person’s dedication can nurture a greener tomorrow.

Anish Ahamad
Environmentalist
(Translation) The journey of my life — it has been nearly 30 years of environmental volunteering, from collecting seeds to making saplings, raising awareness, planting trees, and developing simple methods to rejuvenate forests — like using seed balls. There are multiple ways to achieve a carbon-free India, I mean to implement environmental rejuvenation policies.

Anish runs a nursery at home, collecting seeds and nurturing saplings at his own expense, without a greenhouse or water tank. His spirit remains unshaken.

From hilltops to schools, parks, and roadsides, he spreads greenery wherever he can.

Anish also teaches children and villagers how to plant trees and raises awareness about the dangers of deforestation.

Anish Ahamad
Environmentalist
(Translation): In the beginning, I mostly planted in community areas like roadsides, crematoriums, school campuses, and many parts of Manipur. Apart from that, I also worked in the remote hilly areas of Manipur. The people living in these remote places have appreciated the work and joined hands with me. Together, we have planted thousands of trees.

Manipur’s rich ecology, with its lush forests, diverse wildlife, and unique landscapes, is a true ecological gem of Northeast India.

Inspired by the vision of a “Green Earth for a Better Tomorrow,” Anish Ahamad has dedicated nearly 30 years to environmental conservation.

Through his unwavering passion and solo efforts, he has proven that environmental stewardship is not just a duty, but a way of life — one that can inspire meaningful change.

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* This video and transcript was provided to e-pao.net by ANI - Asian News International
Posted on 27 May 2025 .

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