Afforestation Programme in EKW Area (SOBUJAYONE)
SOBUJAYONE — a green-cover drive that brought afforestation to the East Kolkata Wetlands, planting trees to strengthen the ecosystem's natural defences and biodiversity.
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Year
2008-2009
Geography
East Kolkata Wetlands, West Bengal, India
Sponsor
Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited, Kolkata
SDG alignment
SDG 13, SDG 15
Project Investigator / Team
Project Investigator: Mr. Tarun Chandra Dutt — Former IAS
Objectives
To carry out an afforestation programme (SOBUJAYONE) in the East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) area to enhance green cover and support local biodiversity.
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