Under the Narva Development programme numerous initiatives for groundwater replenishment are being undertaken in the canals of the remote forest regions in Chhattisgarh.
As part of this, development of pastures in forest areas spanning 4,751 hectares is underway. An amount of Rs 11.79 crore had been approved under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), an official statement said on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Mohammad Akbar has hailed this project as highly beneficial for enhancing the food and habitat of wild animals as well as their conservation.
Chhattisgarh CAMPA has approved 1,503 drains for the treatment of over 6 lakh hectares of land under its annual work plan.
For this, more than 29 lakh groundwater-related structures are being constructed. An amount of over 300 crores has been approved for their construction in 32 forest divisions, 2 national parks, 3 tiger reserves, and 1 elephant reserve in the state.