Uttarakhand Forest Development Agency set a five‑year Green India Mission plan.
Priority given to activities that improve livelihoods of local people.
Sea‑buckthorn plantations are highlighted for berry production.
Estimated financial requirement: about 560 crore rupees.
Operational budget of 31.45 crore rupees for 2025‑2026 submitted to central government.
Key focus is on livelihood enhancement through large‑scale tree and sea‑buckthorn planting.
The plan allocates roughly 560 crore rupees for implementation through 2031.
The initiative aims to generate employment for local communities while improving forest health.
An operational budget of 31.45 crore rupees has been submitted for the next two years.
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