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BGVK TO PARTNER HARIYALI PROGRAMME

JANUARY 7, 2008: With concerns over ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’ taking centre stage today, there has been a renewed interest in programmes aimed at conserving and regenerating the environment. The Government of Maharashtra too has been quick to address this crisis. To revive the rapidly deteriorating environment in the State, the Government has launched the Hariyali Programme under the aegis of the Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP). To execute this programme the Government has selected some 20 NGOs that have played a prominent role in environmental projects. Featuring in this list is Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK), Ahmednagar.

The Government of Maharashtra has assigned BGVK the district of Nashik for the implementation of the Hariyali programme. The first meeting between BGVK and the Government representatives is scheduled for January 9, during which a detailed Action Plan for realizing the programme will be discussed. An important component of the programme will be the training of Gramsevaks, Vanrakshaks and members of the Gram Panchayats. This will help build up a strong people’s movement for the protection and care of the environment.

BGVK has been active in the field of sustainable Rural Development through Watershed Programmes since 1988. It has already implement Watershed Development Programmes in 20 villages of the Ahmednagar and Beed districts. (BIS News)

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