Dehradun, March 20 -- Forest Minister inaugurates grand convention on Van Panchayats in Chakrata

Dehradun, 19 Mar: A grand Convention was held under the directives of the Chief Minister by the District Administration at Chirmiri Top, Chakrata, here today. The conference was organised to strengthen Van Panchayats and deliberate upon measures for forest fire protection and prevention. Present was Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal as the Chief Guest, alongside Chakrata MLA Pritam Singh.

The deliberations in the convention revolved around the responsibilities and rights of Van Panchayats. Training sessions were held, and a collective resolution was adopted to protect forests from fires and advance the principle of "Public Welfare from the fores...