1. Eco restoration of degraded species and management of naturally available fruit plants
Funder: Govind Ballabh Pant ‘National Institute of Himalayan Environment'(NIHE)
Year: 2023, 2024,2026
Geographical Coverage: Mori, Naugaon ,Purola blocks in district Uttarkashi , Uttarkhand
Key highlight:
Restoration of Natural Ecosystems
- Restoration and plantation of native fruit and fodder species to revive degraded forest patches and community lands.
- Priority given to ecologically significant and climate-resilient species
- Plantation activities involved local communities to ensure long-term protection and ownership.
Livelihood & Skill Development
- Food Processing Training provided to:
- 150 rural women
- 150 rural youth
- Training modules covered:
- Fruit and vegetable preservation (e.g., pickle, jam, chutney making)
- Mushroom cultivation
- Dehydration and packaging techniques
- Use of locally available Himalayan produce
- Trainings conducted in partnership with local experts, SHGs, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
Women & Youth Empowerment
- Formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and youth collectives
- Enhanced capacity to generate sustainable income from local resources.
- Special focus on women-led entrepreneurship, promoting gender-inclusive growt
Conservation-Based Livelihood Model
- Promoted a nature-based economy, linking biodiversity conservation with income generation.
- Integrated approach combining:
- Natural resource management
- Climate resilience
- Livelihood security
Community Participation & Awareness
- Conducted awareness programs and workshops in target villages to:
- Sensitize on ecosystem services
- Promote climate-adaptive practices
- Encourage collective ownership of plantation and livelihood initiatives
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