Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (2)
■ Fillip to Agro Forestry ► To achieve the State Govt's plan to increase forest cover and accelerate the adoption of agroforestry as a significant component of the agricultural ecosystem, Cabinet has accorded approval to the Assam Agroforestry Policy, 2024 ► This decision will ensure a dedicated state policy on agriculture, mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, increase the area under Trees Outside Forest (TOF), boost rural economy & farmers income

■Features of the Policy ► Strengthening the State Agroforestry Board ► Establishing Quality Planting Material (QPM) Supply Chain ► Integrate tree cultivation with prevalent agricultural practices to holistically address the relevant needs of the rural population, particularly farmers with marginal and small land holdings, and to meet the requirements of tree product-based industries. ► Streamline the availability of credit and insurance particularly to farmers with marginal and small land holdings. ► Promote tree cultivation in wastelands and underutilized lands through private/public sectors. ► Foster development of a tree product and wood-based industrial ecosystem in the State and thereby, reduce dependence on the import of wood and wood products in the State and the country. ► Develop technical capacity and R&D infrastructure to enhance the productivity of key agroforestry species. ► Simplify regulatory and enabling mechanisms. ► Establishment of an Assam Agroforestry Science & Policy Council

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