Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during a review of the Forest Department’s schemes, directed the inclusion of Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, Self Help Groups, and Panchayats in efforts to bolster the state’s forest cover. The state has earmarked Rs 100 crore to compensate these groups for their environmental services, with additional incentives based on sapling survival rates.
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