154 Years Post Formation, Forest Department Gets A 24×7 Helpline

We've all heard stories of aged trees falling and animals entering farms and destroying crops if one could reach the Forest Department on time, we could save a lot of trouble. After facing all the problems by the wildlife, the government has finally taken an action to resolve the issue. The Forest Department has started a 24×7 helpline, '1926' - a standardised number across the country to lodge complaints of wildlife crimes, illegal falling of trees and other such activities. ‎Subhash K. Malkhede, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests said the control room will have six people managing and 30 lines to receive complaints. The 24×7 control room will be equipped with a dashboard so that information of officers, programmes and even registration of complaints can be taken over from any part of the state. ‎Let's hope the helpline comes to best use and we see a decrease in the number of illegal tree cuttings and other animals crimes around the country.