Nagaland Forest Management Project Wins SKOCH Award 2024
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Nagaland's Forest Project Recognized with SKOCH Award |
| Award | SKOCH Award 2024 |
| Award Ceremony | 100th SKOCH Summit, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi |
| Award Recipients | Ango Konyak (Deputy Project Director, NFMP), Wennyei Konyak (Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House) |
| Implementing Agency | Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland (DEFCC) |
| Assistance | Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
| Project Duration | 2017-2027 |
| Area Covered | 79,096 hectares across 185 villages, 11 districts, and 22 forest ranges |
| Livelihood Component | Formation of 555 self-help groups |
| Core Focus | Sustainable forest management, environmental conservation, and livelihood improvement |
| SKOCH Award Significance | Recognizes excellence in governance and social development |