CHUTONATH BIODIVERSITY PARK OPENS AS COMMUNITY GREEN HAVEN

Chutonath Biodiversity Park was inaugurated, marking a milestone for Dumka Forest Division. Developed over two years with community support, the project cleared encroached land and created a vibrant public space. With plantations, recreation, and learning facilities, the park fosters environmental awareness while generating local livelihood and employment opportunities.  

The Dumka Forest Division today unveiled the Chutonath Biodiversity Park, a landmark initiative that has reclaimed nearly two acres of encroached forest land and transformed it into a flourishing public space. The project, developed over two years, was made possible through the active participation of Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) members and the local community, underscoring the power of collective stewardship in environmental conservation.  

The park now stands as a green refuge for children, youth, elders, and families, offering facilities for recreation, walking, seating, and environmental learning. Extensive plantation across the site has enriched its biodiversity, turning the space into both a sanctuary and a living classroom where visitors can engage with nature and learn about ecological balance.  

Officials highlighted that the park is designed not only to provide leisure and relaxation but also to instil environmental awareness. By encouraging everyday interaction with natural surroundings, the initiative aims to foster a culture of sustainability and respect for ecosystems.  

Equally significant is the project’s potential to generate livelihood and employment opportunities for the local community. From maintenance and eco-tourism to educational programmes, the park is expected to create avenues that link conservation with economic growth.  

The inauguration of Chutonath Biodiversity Park marks a decisive step in Dumka’s vision of harmonising ecological restoration with community development. It offers a model of how reclaimed land can be repurposed to serve both environmental and social goals, ensuring that conservation efforts resonate beyond the forest and into the lives of the people it sustains.