Manipur government designates Heibok Ching Hillock as Reserved Forest for environmental conservation and protects biodiversity.

The Manipur government has designated Heibok Ching Hillock in Imphal West as a Reserved Forest to enhance environmental conservation and protect biodiversity. This decision, made in a Cabinet meeting, also includes plans to survey local molehills for forest categorization. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the Manipur GST (8th Amendment) Ordinance, 2024, aligning with national guidelines amid ongoing ethnic violence in the region, which has caused significant casualties and displacement.

October 24, 2024
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