Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap highlighted the government's focus on forest conservation alongside the prosperity of forest-dependent communities. He said over 3.67 crore saplings have been planted across 62,441 acres under the Kisan Vriksh Mitra Scheme, while the state's tiger population has increased from 18 in 2022 to 35 in 2026.
Chhattisgarh’s forest-based economy is witnessing a major transformation as minor forest produce, modern processing facilities, and government initiatives strengthen rural livelihoods, promote women’s empowerment, and expand the state’s herbal products to national and global markets.
Ajay Gupta, son of a tendu leaf collector from Raigarh district, has secured All India Rank 91 in the Indian Forest Service examination, emerging as an inspiring example of perseverance, education and the transformative impact of government welfare schemes.
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