Arunachal Pradesh Communities Market Forest Products Through Sustainable Practices

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised communities in West Kameng district for successfully marketing non-timber forest products like Khagi and Lishi from their Community Conserved Areas. He highlighted this initiative as an example of sustainable harvesting and collective action that supports rural livelihoods while conserving forest resources. The effort, backed by WWF-India and linked to buyers such as Dabur India and NERAMAC, demonstrates how community stewardship and institutional support can promote both economic and environmental benefits.