alleryWhat does the Joint Forest Management programme encourage?
ABanning all forest entry
BVillagers guarding forests
CSelling forests to firms
DMoving villages far away
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Villagers guarding forests
JFM involves local communities in protecting forests while they benefit from forest produce.
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