Meghalaya Forest Department leads wildlife protection awareness along India-Bangladesh border

Shillong, July 26 -- In a concerted move to strengthen wildlife law enforcement along the India-Bangladesh border, the Meghalaya Forest and Environment Department spearheaded a three-day awareness programme on the Wildlife (Protection) Amended Act, 2022 and the identification of species involved in illegal wildlife trade.



Spearheaded by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, the programme, held during July 21 to 24, engaged Border Security Forces and local communities in safeguarding the region's biodiversity.



Organised under the leadership of N. Laloo, DFO, Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, the programme was held at three key locations: Dawki BSF Border Outpost on July 21, Umkiang BSF Border Outpost o...