Teacher Shyamal Jana: The 'Green Express' Environmentalist Planting Banyan Trees Globally

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News18•12-01-2026, 11:20
Teacher Shyamal Jana: The 'Green Express' Environmentalist Planting Banyan Trees Globally
- •Shyamal Jana, a teacher from Kanthi, is an environmentalist and social worker known for his tree-planting passion.
- •He travels across states and neighboring countries, saving his salary to plant banyan trees, carrying a 'Green Express' trolley with saplings and tools.
- •Jana has planted banyan trees in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, aiming for 5,000 trees.
- •He recently planted banyan trees along Jashore Road in Habra, responding to news of ancient trees being cut for renovation.
- •Shyamal Babu emphasizes environmental awareness, plastic-free initiatives, and has planted 2,233 banyan trees to combat global warming.
Why It Matters: Teacher Shyamal Jana dedicates his life and savings to planting banyan trees globally, combating climate change.
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