Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Youths Alerted to Forest Crimes
The forest department in Alipurduar organized a special program for local youths to teach them about the dangers of wildlife crimes like poaching and smuggling.
Around 80 young people, including girls, attended the event.
Officials explained how criminals trick youths into illegal activities and the serious consequences of these crimes.
They encouraged the youths to help the forest department by reporting any illegal activities and to consider careers in the army, police, or other security forces.
The program also aimed to address employment concerns in the area.
The forest department plans to hold similar programs in other areas and even provide coaching for recruitment exams in the future.
Jaldapara wildlife division organized an awareness program for local youths to curb wildlife crimes.
Around 80 youths, including girls, participated in the event held at Kodal Basti, Alipurduar.
The program aimed to prevent poaching and smuggling of animal parts and address youth employment.
Officials explained the legal consequences of wildlife crimes and encouraged youths to assist the forest department.
The forest department plans to organize coaching camps to prepare youths for recruitment exams in various forces.
- Who
- Local youths, forest officials, police, army representatives
- What
- Awareness and motivational programme to curb wildlife crimes
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kodal Basti, Alipurduar, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To prevent poaching, smuggling, and generate employment
- Location
- Kodal Basti, Alipurduar
- Participants
- 80 youths, including girls
- Organizers
- Jaldapara wildlife division, forest department, police, army
- Objective
- Curb wildlife crimes and address youth employment
- Future Plans
- Coaching camps for recruitment exams