In the Dhemaji district of Assam, authorities have begun the process of converting existing grazing land into a protected village forest, to be known as the Maguwahola Village Forest. The project is a joint initiative involving the Dhemaji district administration and the state Forest Department.

While the official announcement frames the project as a development initiative, the conversion of grazing land often carries significant implications for local communities who rely on these areas for livestock. The reports currently available focus exclusively on the administrative cooperation behind the project, providing little information regarding the consultation process with local villagers or the potential impact on the livelihoods of those who utilize the land for grazing. As it stands, the project is moving forward under the oversight of state agencies, with the stated goal of establishing a formal forest area in the region.