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Cooch Behar's Green Warrior Benoy Das Honored by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised environmentalist Benoy Das from Cooch Behar, West Bengal, during his Mann Ki Baat radio address. Das expressed immense pride that his hometown and his green efforts were recognized nationally by the Prime Minister. His initiative, which began in 2010, has successfully created five small forests through planting thousands of trees, often at his own personal cost. Das now aims to expand this model by creating similar green zones in every river basin area.

Key Points: PM Modi Praises Benoy Das's Green Efforts in Mann Ki Baat

  • PM Modi praised Benoy Das in Mann Ki Baat
  • Das started his green project in 2010
  • He has created five small forests so far
  • Aims to establish forests in every river basin
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"Matter of great pride for the people of Cooch Behar": Benoy Das after PM Modi praises his efforts in Mann ki Baat

Cooch Behar's Benoy Das feels pride as PM Modi lauds his forest creation work in Mann Ki Baat. He has planted thousands of trees since 2010.

"It's a matter of great pride for the people of Cooch Behar that the whole of India has seen this. - Benoy Das"

Cooch Behar, January 25

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday acknowledged his work during the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Benoy Das expressed happiness and pride over the recognition.

Das said he felt honoured that his hometown, Cooch Behar, had been mentioned by the Prime Minister, calling it a proud moment for the entire city as people across the country came to know about their efforts. Speaking about his initiative, he said the project began in 2010 with the aim of gradually developing and expanding small forests. So far, he has created five such forests and plans to establish similar green zones in every river basin.

"I'm feeling very good. We live in a small city called Cooch Behar. This city has been mentioned by the Prime Minister of India. It's a matter of great pride for the people of Cooch Behar that the whole of India has seen this. We started this project in 2010. Our resolve is to gradually develop small forests and expand them. I have created five small forests. In the future, my intention is to create small forests in every river basin area," Benoy Das told ANI.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address, praised Benoy Das of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, for his individual efforts to make the district greener.

The Prime Minister said Das has planted thousands of trees and has often personally borne the costs of purchasing, planting, and nurturing the saplings. He added that Das has also worked with local residents, students and municipal bodies whenever required. Owing to his sustained efforts, roadside greenery in the area has significantly improved.

"Benoy Das, a resident of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, has single-handedly worked to make his district green. Benoy Das ji has planted thousands of trees. He has often borne the entire cost of purchasing, planting, and caring for the saplings. Where necessary, he has collaborated with local people, students, and municipal bodies. Through his efforts, the greenery along the roadsides has further improved," PM Modi said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone from a small town, I know how much this recognition means. It puts Cooch Behar on the map! Hope this encourages more individuals to take up local environmental projects without waiting for government help.
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Aman W
While it's good to highlight such efforts, I hope the recognition translates into actual support. Mr. Das has been bearing costs himself since 2010. Can the local municipality or CSR funds now step in to help scale his excellent river basin project?
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Sarah B
Wonderful initiative! Creating small forests is such a practical and beautiful solution for urban greenery. The idea to do it in every river basin is brilliant for water conservation too. More power to him!
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Vikram M
Proud moment for Bengal and for India. This is real "Mann ki Baat" – actions speaking louder than words. We need to celebrate our everyday heroes like Benoy Das more often. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
His sustained effort since 2010 is what's most impressive. It's easy to plant trees, but to nurture them for over a decade shows true dedication. Hope schools in Cooch Behar involve students in his future projects for hands-on learning.

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