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Agriculture
Manipur Forest Department signs MoU for five-year ReTreeFy project to revive springsheds
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:17 AM
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The Manipur Forest Department has entered a five-year memorandum of understanding to implement the ReTreeFy project aimed at restoring degraded springsheds across the state.
Manipur's Forest Department formally signed a memorandum of understanding today to launch the ReTreeFy initiative, a five‑year programme focused on restoring the state's dwindling springsheds. The MoU, signed with partner agencies involved in afforestation and watershed management, outlines a coordinated effort to rehabilitate degraded catchment areas.
The project will involve planting native tree species, constructing check‑dams, and engaging local communities in sustainable land‑use practices. Over the next five years, the department plans to target multiple critical springshed zones identified as water‑scarce and ecologically fragile.
Authorities anticipate that rejuvenating these springsheds will improve groundwater recharge, enhance biodiversity, and provide a more reliable water supply for agriculture and domestic use. The initiative also seeks to create livelihood opportunities for villagers through participatory forest management.
While specific funding details were not disclosed, officials indicated that the programme aligns with broader state goals of climate resilience and rural development. Monitoring mechanisms will be put in place to assess progress and ensure long‑term sustainability of the restored ecosystems.
The project will involve planting native tree species, constructing check‑dams, and engaging local communities in sustainable land‑use practices. Over the next five years, the department plans to target multiple critical springshed zones identified as water‑scarce and ecologically fragile.
Authorities anticipate that rejuvenating these springsheds will improve groundwater recharge, enhance biodiversity, and provide a more reliable water supply for agriculture and domestic use. The initiative also seeks to create livelihood opportunities for villagers through participatory forest management.
While specific funding details were not disclosed, officials indicated that the programme aligns with broader state goals of climate resilience and rural development. Monitoring mechanisms will be put in place to assess progress and ensure long‑term sustainability of the restored ecosystems.