Union Environment Minister launches Workshop on ‘Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project’, in collaboration with JICA, in New Delhi

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the workshop on the 'Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project' in New Delhi, organised in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Scheduled to run from 2025-26 to 2031-32 with a total financial outlay of Rs. 537.10 crore, the project aims to enhance the capabilities of frontline forest personnel and strengthen research and development for sustainable forest management. Key focus areas include forest fire management, biodiversity conservation, climate action, wood transformation, livelihood generation, and digital transformation for forestry.