Impact for Wildlife Habitat in Jharkhand

Enhancing Wildlife Habitat Conservation: The proposed location in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district is known for frequent human-elephant encounters. The project aims to address this issue by densifying the elephant corridor, creating a protected area for animals. The primary focus is on conserving wildlife habitats and mitigating conflicts between humans and elephants.

Alleviating Human-Elephant Conflict: Shrinking food resources in the forests have contributed to increased conflicts between humans and elephants. By addressing the root cause, the project seeks to alleviate this conflict. The planting of trees plays a pivotal role in providing food sources for elephants, reinstating their migration routes, and reducing crop-raiding incidents. This, in turn, helps safeguard the income of local Santhal and Munda tribal communities dependent on agriculture.

Promoting Soil Health and Moisture Retention: The plantation of trees holds immense significance in combating soil erosion and enhancing groundwater retention. Complementary to tree planting, the project integrates contour trenches and farm ponds to effectively conserve soil and moisture content. These measures control water evaporation, retain soil nutrients, and increase humidity, thereby creating an ideal micro-climate for plant growth.

Fostering Livelihood Opportunities for Rural Tribal Community: The project generates direct employment opportunities, particularly for women in rural communities, on a daily-wage basis. These opportunities span various stages of the plantation process, including raising saplings, site clearance, pit-digging, planting, and field irrigation. By actively engaging local communities, the project significantly contributes to their economic well-being and empowerment.

Empowering through Vocational Training and Skill Enhancement: To reduce migration from the villages, especially among tribal communities, the project offers vocational training and skill development programs. Emphasizing the preservation and promotion of tribal handicrafts aligns with the national vision of “Vocal for Local.” This empowers women and enables them to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the preservation of their cultural heritage.