Financial Inclusion
Promotes access to credit through bank linkages and financial literacy programs, ensuring SHGs have the necessary financial resources for their activities.
Livelihood Promotion
Supports diversification and enhancement of livelihoods through skill development, infrastructure support, and establishing market linkages to ensure better income opportunities...Read More +
By leveraging these incentives, grants, subsidies, and tax benefits, forest-based enterprises in Assam can achieve sustainable growth, enhance product value, and improve the livelihoods of communities involved in forest-based activities.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
Objective
To promote sustainable agriculture practices adaptable to climate change.
Relevance to Forest-Based Enterprises
Encourages agroforestry and sustainable land management practices, which can be integrated into forest-based enterprises.
Provides financial assistance for the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies.
By aligning forest-based activities with sustainable agriculture practices, enterprises can enhance their resilience and productivity...Read More +
Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) by NABARD
Objective
To assess and project credit potential for various sectors, including forest-based activities.
Relevance to Forest-Based Enterprises
Identifies potential areas for investment and provides a roadmap for financial institutions to extend credit support.
Helps SHGs, VDKs, and FPOs in planning and accessing necessary credit for their operations.
The PLP serves as a guiding document for stakeholders in the rural ecosystem, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation...Read More +
The Assam Forest Department, in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), developed a training manual to enhance the capacity of its personnel. This manual focuses on carbon stock assessment and the development of projects under various carbon forestry schemes, aiming to build expertise in sustainable forest management....Read More +
