India: Inclusion of forestry matters in policy & decision making process

Shri Ranjan Chatterjee, Consultant, Planning Commission, said that forests are meant for every body and therefore it is important to keep balance between environment and forests. He further said, “Forests are under pressure because of lack of understanding. Forests are not merely to preserve but work towards more greening with joint efforts.” Addressing a valedictory session of first Indian Forest Congress on Friday he said, “At Planning Commission, we are ready to allocate money for each task...