Bamboo collection project begins in 15 villages of Polavaram dist.
A bamboo collection project has been launched in 15 villages of Polavaram district to empower local tribals. The initiative, named Aranya Sri, aims to enable Self Help Groups to market and sell bamboo for their livelihood. If successful, the project will be expanded to the rest of the district, with a revenue-sharing model for the participating groups.
- ▪The project was launched by Andhra Pradesh State Scheduled Tribes Commission Chairman S. Bojji Reddi and District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar.
- ▪One lakh bamboo plants will be raised by Self Help Groups in the forest blocks of the 15 villages.
- ▪The tribals will receive training in skills and marketing related to bamboo products.
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In a move to empower tribals of 15 villages in Polavaram district, Aranya Sri, a State government’s initiative, has been kick-started on Saturday, aimed at enabling Self Help Groups (SHGs) of the villages to market and sell the bamboo from the forest areas.Andhra Pradesh State Scheduled Tribes Commission Chairman S. Bojji Reddi, Polavaram District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar launched the pilot project by performing puja to the bamboo trees in the forest. The officials, including forest officials, were welcomed by the Koya tribals with their traditional dance of Kommu Koya.“One lakh plants of bamboo will be raised in the forest blocks as part of the Aranya Sri. They will be raised by the SHGs of the 15 villages, with an entitlement of collection and marketing for their livelihood,” Mr.
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