Karnataka plans fruit orchards on government land to generate jobs in rural areas, revenue for local bodies
Khandre has asked officials to prepare an action plan to develop fruit orchards on government land belonging to the Revenue Department in gram panchayat jurisdictions.Mr. It would also help prevent encroachment while creating a steady source of income for local bodies, he said.He noted that the trees could be removed whenever required if the land was needed for government projects.Trees along roadsMr. He suggested that the initiative be taken up in collaboration with VB-G RAM G.
- ▪Khandre has asked officials to prepare an action plan to develop fruit orchards on government land belonging to the Revenue Department in gram panchayat jurisdictions.Mr.
- ▪It would also help prevent encroachment while creating a steady source of income for local bodies, he said.He noted that the trees could be removed whenever required if the land was needed for government projects.Trees along roadsMr.
- ▪He suggested that the initiative be taken up in collaboration with VB-G RAM G.
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The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department in Karnataka is exploring a tree plantation drive that includes the development of fruit orchards on government land within gram panchayat limits to create employment for rural youth and generate additional revenue for local bodies.In a written direction to the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, RDPR Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has asked officials to prepare an action plan to develop fruit orchards on government land belonging to the Revenue Department in gram panchayat jurisdictions.Mr.
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