Recognition of community forest rights has improved the socio-economic status of women and reduced distress migration among youth of the forest villages of Gondia
The recognition of community forest rights has altered the lives of forest villagers of Gondia for the better, increasing employment opportunities and reducing distress migration
The recognition has increased a sense of ownership in the locals over their resources, leading to the adoption of a wide range of sustainable practices.
Recognition of forest rights in Gondia’s forest villages has increased a sense of ownership and responsibility in the villagers over their forest resources, leading to the adoption of a wide range of sustainable forest management practices.