Jalgaon, March 24 -- Jalgaon district administration has introduced a 'spice cluster' initiative to enhance the livelihoods of tribal families who are beneficiaries of the Forest Rights Act (FRA).

This initiative, launched under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Jain Irrigation, aims to provide training and marketing support to farmers in remote areas.

District Collector Ayush Prasad highlighted that FRA beneficiaries often lack market access and modern farming techniques. "Through this PPP, we aim to empower them with modern agricultural training while leveraging their organic farming expertise for sustainable income generation," he stated.

As part of the initiative, private firms will supply seeds, offer training, and ensure a ...