Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assisted “Project for Improvement of Himachal Pradesh Forest Ecosystems Management and Livelihoods” is being implemented in seven districts i.e. Kinnaur, Shimla, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu , Kangra and Lahaul & Spiti. The project period is 10 years from 2018-19 to 2027-28.
It will be implemented in 72 Ranges of 22 Divisions falling in jurisdiction of 9 Forest Circles and the activities will be carried out both in PFM as well as departmental mode through 400 VFDS and 60 BMC sub-committees. The Project would be implemented through Society for Improvement of Forest Ecosystems Management & Livelihoods in Himachal Pradesh (registered on 09-07-2018 under HP Societies‟ Registration Act 2006).