Question : Forest Assistance Programme

(a) whether the Government has discontinued the forest assistance programme in the country including the Maoist affected districts;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to reintroduce the said programmes in Maoist affected districts and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

(a) to (c) Government of India has not discontinued any forestry scheme or programme in the country including the Maoist affected districts.


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