Brief Summary
This initiative in Sivasagar, Assam, focuses on bamboo forestation and elephant corridor restoration using a PPP model. It aims to boost the local economy through sustainable bamboo farming, reduce human-animal conflict, and generate revenue for local development. Key points include:
- Implementation on 100 hectares of uninhabited land along the Brahmaputra.
- Involvement of a local private organization for plantation management and monetization.
- Revenue sharing model where 50% of the income goes to the local Zilla Parishad.
Bamboo Forestation and Elephant Corridor Restoration Program
The bamboo forestation and elephant corridor restoration program is being implemented on 100 hectares of remote, uninhabited riverine land on the Brahmaputra River. This project, developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aims to create livelihoods through sustainable bamboo forestation. A key goal is to prevent conflict between humans and animals. The initiative involves engaging a local private organization to establish, maintain, and monetize bamboo plantations. This setup ensures that 50% of the revenue generated goes to the Graham Punch at Zilla Parishad, while also creating livelihood opportunities for the local population. Aditya Vikram Yadav, the District Commissioner of Sivasagar, Assam, is overseeing this project.
