30 women in Udhampur, J&K, receive training to produce products from pine needles, addressing both forest fire risks and self-employment.

Locals in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, are combating forest fires by converting pine needles, prone to ignition, into various products. The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission and Self Help Groups women are implementing this approach, with support from NABARD. A training program empowers 30 women to make products from pine needles, providing self-employment and reducing the risk of forest fires.

May 24, 2024
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