The entrance gate of the SBI Jan Van plantation at Pandharkawda

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Environment & Community Forest Development

Restoring common natural resources, strengthening forest rights and creating sustainable livelihoods linked to local ecosystems.

10,000

trees planted across 10 hectares at SBI Jan Van

80%

survival rate at SBI Jan Van

12,000+

forest trees planted at Prayas Van

What we do

Environment & Community Forest Development: our activities

The SBI Jan Van gate at Pandharkawda

SBI Jan Van — Pandharkawda

Tree plantation and green landscape development promote ecological restoration, improve green cover and support long-term environmental sustainability.

Impact10,000 trees planted across 10 hectares, with an 80% survival rate.

The Prayas Van plantation sign planted in living greenery at sunset

Prayas Van

A collaborative forest and plantation initiative involving government, local bodies and Dilasa has created diverse green zones, including Miyawaki, Nakshatra Van, Rashi Van, Butterfly Zone and Panchavati.

Impact12,000+ forest trees planted.

Community members walking through a forest under Community Forest Rights

Community Forest Rights (CFR)

Dilasa supports communities in securing and managing Community Forest Rights, strengthening local participation in the protection and sustainable use of forest resources.

A community meeting on Forest Rights Act processes

Forest Rights Act & Convergence

Support for Forest Rights Act processes and convergence helps eligible communities access rights, schemes and development opportunities linked to forest resources.

Villagers seated in a community meeting on MGNREGA works

MGNREGA Works

Convergence with MGNREGA can create employment while developing productive rural assets and supporting natural-resource restoration.

Villagers handling bamboo and forest produce

Forest-Based Livelihoods

Forest-based livelihood approaches support income opportunities for forest-dependent communities while encouraging responsible and sustainable use of natural resources.

A joint forest management committee meeting under a shade net

Joint Forest Management

Community participation in forest protection, regeneration and management strengthens local stewardship of shared forest resources.

Villagers planting saplings to restore village commons

Commons Restoration

Restoration and management of village commons can improve shared natural-resource availability, ecological health and community use.

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