CM presented with State REDD+ Action Plan by Forest Department

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Shimla. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the wall calendar 2021 of Forest Department, the theme of which is to highlight the scenic beauty of Forests of the state and table calendar on the theme of spreading awareness about medicinal plants of the state.

Jai Ram Thakur was presented the State REDD+ Action Plan under which there is a Rs 102 crore plan to be implemented in five years.

UNFCCC programme on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (collectively known as REDD+) which aims to achieve climate change mitigation by incentivizing forest conservation in developing countries.

Chief Minister also unveiled a book titled “Leadership in Forest Management” written by Dr Savita PCCF(HoFF). The book focuses on the essential ingredients of leadership in the context of a multifaceted discipline like forestry.

Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur was also present on the occasion.

Forest, Youth Services and Sports Minister Rakesh Pathania gifted a ‘Tulsi’ plant to the Chief Minister.

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