Principal Chief Conservator Forest (PCCF) AA Boaz has directed the officials of the department to the ensure active participation of people in using minor forest produce in processing units.
Reviewing the department’s works, Boaz issued specific directives, while suggesting field officers to begin efforts for holding forest-based livelihood training programmes, which include plate making, bamboo processing, manufacturing of incense sticks, tamarind, candy and other products.
Expressing unhappiness over pendency of compensation to the tune of around` 42 lakh to be distributed among the people in Raigarh district against the damage caused by tuskers, the PCCF directed officials concerned to ensure that the distribution of compensation happens from the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) fund. Moreover, he also directed CAMPA In-charge to initiate requisite moves in this regard.
It was informed during the meeting that an amount of `5 crore has been sanctioned for development of ‘Climate Change Knowledge Centre’ under climate change initiatives.