Efforts would be made to extend the period of grazing permit: HP Forest Minister

Hamirpur (HP), Aug 5 : Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister Rakesh Pathania has said that the grazing rights of the people in the state would be protected and period grazing permits would be extended.
While presiding over the 47th meeting of the Grazing Advisory Review Committee on Wednesday night, the Minister said the state government was determined towards upliftment of every section of the society, especially the grazers of the state, as cattle grazing is a reflection of our ancient rich culture and it was vital to preserve it.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the issues of the grazers pertaining to the Forest Department and assured them to consider the genuine demands raised by them.

He directed to identify genuine grazers moving with herds, so that their herds could be protected from any kind of theft. Provision of solar mobile charger, lightweight tents along with sleeping bags would also be made for them. He said that efforts would be made to extend the period of grazing permit from 3 years to six years.
The Forest Minister directed the officers to identify the routes with extensive movement of grazers and to digitize the routes for their convenience. He directed the officers to make provision for tracking those in distresses and for their timely evacuation on receiving the distress call.
He directed the officers of the Forest Department to identify six sites on forestland and to develop infrastructure on it for the convenience of grazers. Wool Federation Chairman Trilok Kapoor also expressed his views on this occasion.
Principal Chief Conservator Forest (HoFF) Dr. Savita said that eight grazing routes of the state have been digitized and efforts are being made to digitize the remaining as well.

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