In a major boost for the state’s forest personnel ahead of Durga Puja, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a substantial pay rise for departmental workers. Effective from October, nearly 500 Range Officers, Bit Officers, and Forest Guards will receive an additional ₹5,000 in their monthly salaries, while Forest Helpers (Bon Sahayaks) will see a ₹2,000 increase.

The announcement came during an event supporting the nationwide “Plant a Tree in Mother’s Name” (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam) conservation initiative, where the Chief Minister called for a state-wide push toward environmental sustainability.

Key Highlights of the Event

Massive Reforestation Drive: The state government aims to plant 10 crore (100 million) saplings across West Bengal this year, with full maintenance guaranteed for two years. A dedicated plantation target of 100,000 trees has been set for Bhabanipur, supported significantly by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department.

Wildlife & Infrastructure Projects: Bengal plans to release tigers into the Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2. Additionally, a modern aquarium project at Alipore was officially announced.

National Alignment: Referencing similar large-scale greening efforts across the country, the administration confirmed its commitment to ambitious ecological preservation goals in coordination with national frameworks.

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