Archive · 26 Jan 2026
PM Modi highlights Cooch Behar's Green Benoy in Mann ki Baat
Benoy Das is a 54-year-old man from Cooch Behar in West Bengal.
He has been working alone for over 20 years to plant many trees and make his area greener.
He pays for the saplings and takes care of them himself.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, talked about Benoy's work on a radio show called Mann ki Baat.
Benoy feels very happy and proud that the Prime Minister mentioned his efforts.
He works with a group that studies old buildings and places.
Benoy's story shows that even one person can make a big difference.
Benoy Das, a 54-year-old from Cooch Behar, has been involved in afforestation for over two decades.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Das's work in the Mann ki Baat radio program.
Das has planted thousands of trees, bearing all expenses himself and collaborating when needed.
Das works with the Archaeological Survey of India.
Das expressed pride and happiness at being recognized by the Prime Minister.
- Who
- Benoy Das, a 54-year-old from Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- What
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Das's afforestation work in Mann ki Baat
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Why
- To recognize Das's efforts in making his district greener through afforestation
- Name
- Benoy Das
- Age
- 54
- Location
- Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Profession
- Archaeological Survey of India
- Years of afforestation work
- Over two decades