Being a Naxal-affected region led to several gaps in monitoring the Udanti-Sitanadi tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh, leading to the loss of almost 30,000 trees. Facing extreme opposition, IFS officer Varun Jain shares how his team reclaimed the forest land and turned the situation around.
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Shivani Gupta
Shivani Gupta works as a correspondent for The Better India. With more than six years of experience in storytelling and journalism, she specialises in agriculture, rural development, sustainability, and grassroots innovations, offering fresh and insightful perspectives in every article. When not writing, Shivani enjoys trekking, reading, and playing the flute. You can connect with her on LinkedIn!