| COMPONENT II: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT |
| KEY ACTIVITIES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT |
| * Convergence with existing Government schemes to leverage greater support, resources and ensure involvement of other line departments for holistic development to communities. |
| * Capacity building of JFMCs/EDCs members to help them better manage their resources and spread awareness in forest communities about their role w.r.t forest conservation and protection. |
| * Comprehensive Market Study to identify trades, their supply chains and market potential to inform livelihood trainings. |
| * Major focus on establishing Market Linkages to ensure improvement in economic outcomes for beneficiaries. |
| * Piloting Cluster-based production system to produce high quality goods by the community. |
| * Explore formation and federation of SHGs to ensure community members can function independently and sustainably beyond the project period. |