Sub-mission on Agro Forestry

The Mission is being implemented under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture since 2016-17, to encourage tree plantation on farm land “Har Medh Par Ped”, along with crops/ cropping system, as part of the recommendation of the National Agroforestry Policy 2014.

Need

  • Mitigating Effect of Climate Change: Agro-forestry is known to have the potential to mitigate the climate change effects through microclimate moderation, conservation of natural resources and creation of additional source of livelihood and income opportunities
  • Economic Value: Agroforestry not only provides environmental services, but also economic gains, as about 65 % of the country’s timber requirement is met from the ....
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