Dehradun, Dec. 9 -- 'Prabhaag Diwas' observed in U'khand
Dehradun, 8 Dec: Forests in Uttarakhand have long shared an intrinsic relationship with villagers, yet stringent forest laws have often distanced people from them, contributing to a rise in forest-related challenges in recent years. Recognising this disconnect, the Forest Department has announced a new initiative aimed at shaping future policies and resolving issues on the basis of public problems and suggestions. The department has claimed that the new forest policies would be framed in Uttarakhand, based on public feedback.
Although forest laws in the state have tended to keep local communities away from forest areas, the department now claims to be making efforts to close this ga...