SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Aug. 3 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
The State Government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana, a community-based afforestation scheme, with an outlay of Rs. 100 crore aimed at increasing green cover while generating employment and strengthening the rural economy.
A Government Spokesperson said that the scheme marks a major shift from traditional plantation models to a community driven approach, involving local groups such as Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, Self Help Groups and other registered Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). These groups will play a pivotal role in both plantation and maintenance ...