The Man Behind Molai Forest: Jadav Molai Payeng!

Written By Abirath EV

In India, Jadav Molai Payeng is known for being a unique environmental activist. He also works in the forest for a living. "Forest Man of India" is a name that people call him.

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The fact that Jadav planted trees along the banks of the Brahmaputra River has brought him a lot of attention from the media.

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This was the result of his hard work and dedication over many years. The river bank slowly turned into a forest reserve over time, which made it a newsworthy sight.

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In honour of his hard work and dedication, people gave the forest his name, and it became known as Molai Forest.

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Even today, he helps mother nature by planting trees. Despite his anonymity, he has worked in the field since 1959.

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His forest reserve is now home to several Bengal Tigers, demonstrating how one individual can change nature.

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He is from Missing, which is one of the tribal communities in the Assam state. His family, which includes his wife and three kids, lives with him.

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After 2012, he moved out and built a decent house outside the forest. H e never forgets living happily with nature and the resources that nurtured him and he fostered back.

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One of Jadav's most significant awards was the 2015 Padma Shri. He obtained a fantastic university honorary doctorate also.

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