‘Van Panchayats or Village Forest Councils’ are unique to which one among the following States?
[amp_mcq option1=”Himachal Pradesh” option2=”Chhattisgarh” option3=”Uttarakhand” option4=”Sikkim” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
‘Van Panchayats’ or Village Forest Councils are a unique system of community forest management that is prevalent in the state of Uttarakhand.
These are self-governing institutions that manage local forests based on traditional practices and statutory provisions. They have been in existence for decades and have a distinct legal identity under state legislation.