Role of NEMA
Role of NEMA in forest conservation
1. NEMA may after consultation with the Chief Conservator of Forests, enter into any contractual arrangement with private owner of any land on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed for purposes of registering such land as forest land.
2. Uphold respect for traditional interests of the local communities, and hence NEMA will avoid taking any action, in respect of any forest or mountain area, which is prejudicial to the traditional interests of the local communities customarily resident within or around such forest or mountain area.
Question
1. NEMA may after consultation with the Chief Conservator of Forests, enter into any contractual arrangement with private owner of any land on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed for purposes of registering such land as forest land.
2. Uphold respect for traditional interests of the local communities, and hence NEMA will avoid taking any action, in respect of any forest or mountain area, which is prejudicial to the traditional interests of the local communities customarily resident within or around such forest or mountain area.
Question
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What are the expected deliverables by NEMA with regard to forest conservation?