Imphal (Manipur) [India], May 27 (HBTV): Anish Ahamad, a dedicated environmentalist from the Bualjang Hills in Manipur, has emerged as a silent guardian of nature, nurturing the environment through selfless efforts that span nearly three decades.

Motivated by a deep-rooted love for nature since childhood, Anish has single-handedly planted over 1,00,000 trees and distributed more than 40,000 saplings to local communities—completely free of cost. Operating without formal infrastructure such as greenhouses or water tanks, he continues to maintain a home-based nursery, using traditional and eco-friendly methods to collect seeds and nurture saplings.

Speaking about his journey, Anish said, ‘It has been nearly 30 years of environmental volunteering, from collecting seeds to making saplings, raising awareness, planting trees, and developing simple methods to rejuvenate forests, like using seed balls.’

His efforts extend across both remote hills and urban spaces. From school campuses and crematoriums to roadsides and public parks, Anish’s green footprint is visible across various parts of Manipur. He also actively engages with children and local villagers, educating them about the consequences of deforestation and encouraging their participation in tree plantation drives.

‘In the beginning, I mostly planted in community areas like roadsides, crematoriums, school campuses, and many parts of Manipur. Apart from that, I also worked in the remote hilly areas,’ he added.

Anish’s unwavering commitment has earned appreciation from local communities, many of whom have joined his mission to restore and protect Manipur’s forest cover.

With Manipur's diverse ecology under increasing threat from deforestation and development, Anish Ahamad’s lifelong work stands as a beacon of hope. Guided by his vision of a ‘Green Earth for a Better Tomorrow,’ he exemplifies how consistent individual action can spark lasting and collective environmental change.

(ANI)