By Soham Ghorpade | Project Officer
We are very happy to share the first-ever project report of our project Stop forest fires to save jungles in Konkan, India. With the kind support of all donors, well-wishers, Government officials, and Members of ‘Vanva Mukt Konkan’, our project is running smoothly and gaining community participation. Here are some activities are done in previous months-
Total 492 awareness letters with leaflets sent to 164 Villages in Chiplun block. Total 30 Awareness boards displayed at important road crossings, Village Panchayat offices, Community halls, etc.; in the entire block.
To maximize awareness impact, community meetings organized in nearby villages. Village administrative heads are instructed to prevent wildfires with coordination with Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra and the “Vanva Mukt Committee” (VMK).
As the impact of awareness drives, people are now more aware of forest fires; people are reporting forest fires and also participating to stop forest fires. Total 6 forest fires are reported out of which 4 are extinguished by collaboration with SNM, VMK, and locals. We are also trying to provide alternate livelihood resources to the people trying to prevent forest fires. Recently we held two meetings with local to discuss Dhup Kandi (Fragrance Sticks) making as forest fires, we will soon arrange training sessions for the same
The success we made, in the beginning, is just because of the support of well-wishers and donors like you. We hope for your support in the future also.
Thank You.
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