Renowned environmental crusader and Padma Shri recipient Jadav Payeng is recovering steadily following his hospitalisation at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital in Assam. Admitted after battling high fever, persistent coughing, and cold symptoms, his medical indicators have normalised, with doctors attending to him confirming that his vital parameters are now stable. State authorities have stepped in to ensure that his care proceeds without logistical or financial constraints.
Forest Minister Visits Hospital and Pledges State Backing
Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah arrived at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital on Saturday to personally review Payeng’s medical condition and consult the attending doctors. Following the assessment, the minister announced that the entire expenditure incurred on Payeng’s medical care would be shouldered directly by the state administration. Mallabaruah said,
“I have been speaking to the doctors and visited him today. I have told the staff that the expenses will be borne by the state government and we will support the family in whatever way possible.”
Payeng’s daughter, Munmuni Payeng, verified that her father’s health has stabilized. She expressed deep appreciation toward the medical team for their prompt care and thanked the minister for extending state support during the crisis.
ICU Intervention Following Oxygen Level Dip
Payeng had been feeling unwell with fever and respiratory distress for several days prior to his formal admission on Thursday. Initial clinical evaluations revealed that his blood oxygen saturation had dipped significantly, compounding breathing complications alongside severe coughing. Given these acute symptoms, the medical staff immediately transferred him to the intensive care unit for specialized monitoring, where prompt clinical management successfully brought his condition under control.
The Legacy Behind the 1,360-Acre Molai Forest
Celebrated globally as the ‘Forest Man of India’, Payeng earned international acclaim by transforming a desolate Brahmaputra sandbar into a flourishing ecological haven through decades of solo tree planting. Situated near Kokilamukh in Jorhat, this sprawling woodland, named Molai forest, spans roughly 1,360 acres. His tireless grassroots conservation work continues to stand as a landmark achievement in community forestry and environmental restoration.
