The man who planted a forest in India

Khaleej Times meets Jadav Payeng, who single-handedly turned a barren sandbar into a big thick forest in Assam, India. His green mission could ultimately save the world's largest river island.He knows it may not be enough to save the island from the onslaught of erosion, but he hopes his sweat and love for trees will conjure up some magic.Read more: http://ktimes.co/sj8f0Videographer: Rituraj BorkakotyProducer: Kymberlee Fernandes

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Published: Tue 7 Jul 2015, 2:36 PM

Last updated: Sat 8 Aug 2015, 10:21 AM

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