SHGs under JFMC to open kiosks in zoo
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 22 2015:
Steps have been taken up for setting up kiosks run by Self Help Groups (SHGs) formed under the guidance of various Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) of the State Forest Department within the campus of Manipur Zoological Garden at Iroisemba.
According to an official of the Forest Department, these kiosks would sell products made by the SHGs.
The official explained that when the Department set up JFMCs with an eye on promotion and protection of the forest, people living nearby forest areas were also included as members and formation of various SHGs were facilitated to encourage plantation of vegetables and weaving as alternative means of livelihood after imparting necessary training by experts.