DDC Reasi chairs District Steering Committee Meeting on Green India Mission – NewsposReasi

District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the District Steering Committee to review the Annual Plans of Operations under the Green India Mission for the years 2026-27 and 2027-28.The meeting focused on the proposed interventions under the Green India Mission in Mahore Forest Division, with detailed deliberations on measures aimed at restoration, improvement and sustainable management of forest and ecological resources in the district.During the meeting, the Committee reviewed various components of the proposed Annual Plans, including eco-restoration of degraded open forests, plantation of local fodder species, soil and moisture conservation measures and livelihood and employment opportunities for local communities.For 2026-27, the APO envisages treatment of 260 hectares through interventions including fencing, patch sowing, plant raising and soil and moisture conservation measures. For 2027-28, the plan covers 393 hectares and includes plantation, planting of grass slips, creation and maintenance of fire lines, plant maintenance, fencing and other allied activities.The DDC stressed the need for close coordination among all concerned departments to ensure effective implementation of the approved interventions. He called for timely execution, regular monitoring and proper documentation of the works, with emphasis on transparency and adherence to prescribed guidelines.He underscored that the planned interventions should contribute meaningfully towards improving forest cover, restoring degraded ecosystems, conserving soil and water resources and enhancing the participation and livelihood opportunities of local communities.The meeting was attended by DFO Reasi Sunil Singh, DFO Mahore Sudarshan Singh, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Assistant Commissioner Development and other concerned officers.