Question

The concept of Joint Forest Management does not include:

• A. Government works closer with local people to manage forests.
• B. Locals use forest resources in response to protecting forest ecosystem.
• C. The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.
• D. Sustainable conservation of forests.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The concept of Joint Forest Management does not include (3) The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.

Additional Context:

• JFM Principles (since 1990):
  • Government-community partnership (option 1)
  • Usufruct rights for protection (option 2)
  • Ecological sustainability (option 4)
• Why Option 3 is Excluded:
  • Contradicts JFM's conservation focus
  • Infrastructure development falls under separate policies
• JFM Outcomes:
  • 25% forest cover increase in JFM areas
  • 1.2 lakh village committees involved nationwide

Correct Answer: (3) The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.