Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Himachal gifts chilgoza saplings to Bhutan
Himachal Pradesh, a state in India, gave some special pine nut tree saplings to Bhutan, a neighboring country.
The Chief Minister of Himachal, Sukhvinder Sukhu, sent these saplings to make their friendship stronger.
These pine nuts, called chilgoza, are very important for the environment and the people who live there.
Himachal will also give seeds worth Rs 5 lakh and teach Bhutan's forest officials how to grow these trees.
The state is also doing a lot to protect forests and plant more trees.
They have increased the forest area and are planting trees on barren hills.
They have also hired people to take care of the forests.
Himachal Pradesh gifted chilgoza saplings to Bhutan to strengthen friendly relations.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu flagged off a vehicle carrying the saplings.
Himachal will provide chilgoza seeds worth Rs 5 lakh and training to Bhutan's forest officials.
Chilgoza is a valuable species linked to environmental protection and local livelihood.
Himachal is expanding efforts in forest conservation and has increased its forest area by 55 square kilometres.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu and Bhutan
- What
- Gifting chilgoza saplings and seeds, and providing training on chilgoza cultivation
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, and Bhutan
- Why
- To strengthen friendly relations and promote environmental protection, biodiversity, and local livelihood
- Chief Minister
- Sukhvinder Sukhu
- Gift
- Chilgoza (pine nut) saplings
- Value of Chilgoza Seeds
- Rs 5 lakh
- Forest Area Increase
- 55 square kilometres
- Plantation Area
- 9,000 hectares
- Fruit-bearing Plants
- 60%
- Barren Hills Plantation
- 600 hectares
- Van Mitras Appointed
- 2,019
