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Background
Overview
JFM is a significant policy instrument in India's environmental governance, demonstrating a shift towards decentralized and participatory conservation. Its successes, challenges, and potential for revitalization are crucial for understanding sustainable development and community involvement in natural resource management.
Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a collaborative policy framework in India that partners local communities with the forest department for the protection, management, and sustainable utilization of forest resources. It aims to empower forest-fringe communities by involving them in decision-making and benefit-sharing, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for conservation.