Assam loses 86.66 sq km of forest cover; Jhum, encroachment cited as key factors

Published 03 Nov 2026, 10:29 IST

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An Assam government affidavit before the NGT cites shifting cultivation, border encroachment and development projects as major factors behind forest loss

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An Assam government affidavit before the NGT cites shifting cultivation, border encroachment and development projects as major factors behind forest loss

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The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group Current article 03 Nov 2026, 10:29 IST

Assam loses 86.66 sq km of forest cover; Jhum, encroachment cited as key factors

An Assam government affidavit before the NGT cites shifting cultivation, border encroachment and development projects as major factors behind forest loss

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