Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated communities in West Kameng district for successfully marketing non-timber forest products from their Community Conserved Areas.
He described the initiative as a strong example of community stewardship generating livelihoods while protecting nature.
The achievement highlights the role of sustainable harvesting and collective action in strengthening the rural economy while conserving forest resources.
The initiative demonstrates how local communities can build sustainable livelihoods by responsibly managing natural resources.
The effort was supported by World Wide Fund for Nature India and connected with responsible buyers such as Dabur India, Nahar Organics and North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation.
Heartfelt congratulations to all the CCA Management Committees and the more than 250 families involved in the initiative.
The marketing of non-timber forest products such as Sichuan pepper and star anise is increasingly being promoted in Arunachal Pradesh as a sustainable livelihood option for rural communities.
