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Joint Forest Management was initiated in Medinipur District of West Bengal at the area ________

  1. A
    Digha
  2. B
    Tamluk
  3. C
    Arabari
  4. D
    Salboni

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The structural model of Joint Forest Management (JFM) was pioneered in the Arabari forest range located in the Midnapore (Medinipur) district of West Bengal in 1971. Under the stewardship of forest officer A.K. Banerjee, local communities were successfully mobilized to protect highly degraded Sal forests in exchange for sustainable livelihoods and a percentage share of the harvested timber.

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Joint Forest Management was initiated in Medinipur District of West Bengal at the area ________
A
Digha
B
Tamluk
C
Arabari
D
Salboni

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