Khammam Forest Department
Promoting sustainable forest management, ecological restoration, and community participation across Khammam Forest District.
Telangana Van Jeevandhara (TVJ) is a livelihood-oriented initiative implemented by the Forest Department to strengthen community participation in forest conservation while supporting sustainable income opportunities for forest-dependent communities.
The programme focuses on integrating forest protection with livelihood enhancement through community-based institutions such as Van Samrakshana Samithis (VSS).
Through this initiative, the department promotes ecological restoration, sustainable resource management, and improved socio-economic conditions in forest fringe villages.
The programme aims to:
These objectives help ensure long-term sustainability of forest ecosystems and community welfare.
The Telangana Van Jeevandhara programme follows a community-driven approach where forest protection and livelihood initiatives are implemented through local community institutions.
Participation of Van Samrakshana Samithis (VSS)
Collaboration between forest officials and local communities
Sustainable use and protection of forest resources
Monitoring and implementation through field-level forest staff
This approach strengthens both conservation efforts and community engagement.
The programme encourages sustainable livelihood opportunities that support forest-dependent communities while protecting natural resources.
Plantation and forest restoration work
Nursery development and sapling raising
Eco-development activities
Community-based conservation initiatives
These activities help generate employment while contributing to forest conservation.
Telangana Van Jeevandhara highlights the importance of partnership between communities and the Forest Department. By working together, both conservation goals and livelihood development can be achieved.
Community participation ensures better protection of forest resources and promotes responsible use of natural assets.
Through initiatives like Telangana Van Jeevandhara, Khammam Forest District continues to strengthen sustainable forest management while supporting the well-being of local communities.