Digha New Year Picnics: Forest Dept Issues Strict Fire Rules, Warns of Danger

• Digha's casuarina groves are popular for New Year picnics, but past carelessness led to forest fires.
• Forest Department implements strict rules and awareness campaigns (posters, leaflets) to prevent fires this year.
• Prohibitions include indiscriminate fires, improper disposal of cigarette butts, burning plastic/paper/dry leaves, and leaving glass bottles.
• Parents must ensure children don't play with fire; all fires must be fully extinguished after picnics.
• Forest Range Officer Atul Prasad Dey warns of strict action for non-compliance, urging responsible enjoyment.

Why It Matters: Enjoy Digha's New Year picnics responsibly; follow Forest Dept's strict fire rules to protect nature.