Project Goals & Objectives

The project has three main objectives:

• Strengthening Conservation regime through Community Participation

This is the main objective of the project which envisages to expand area under tree cover, increase tree density in selected areas and to conserve (and augment) the biodiversity of the state through community participation.

• Livelihood Opportunities for Enhanced Household Incomes through Convergence

The project shall also strive to promote and strengthen livelihood opportunities for enhancing household incomes, while seeking active synergy and complimentarily with other governmental and non-governmental programs. This will also aid food security and vulnerability to climate change while reducing pressure on natural resources.

• Institutional Strengthening

The project would support extension and strengthening of infrastructure at various levels. The project shall develop, build and strengthen existing community and institutional capacities to plan, implement, monitor and report