The Assam government is exploring means for judicious utilisation of forest resources to add to the state’s revenue and thus augment its development.
It is also focussing on the use of technology, including drones and satellite imagery, to prevent encroachment of forest land.
Measures to be adopted for these purposes were discussed in details at a meeting by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with divisional forest officers (DFOs) of Environment and Forest Department, treasury officers and additional deputy commissioners (revenue) on Thursday.
Besides putting emphasis on the conservation of forest resources, Sarma also asked officials to lay importance on prudent utilisation of these to aid sustainable development of the state.
The chief minister also reviewed an ongoing plantation programme being carried out across the state.
