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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the largest donor for afforestation programmes in India, has committed over ₹15,000 crore to forestry projects, according to Ichiguchi Tomohide, Senior Representative, JICA India Office.
Addressing media persons on here on Friday, he said the first Overseas Development Assistance was in 1991 and now covers 22 projects in 13 States.
JICA is organising a two-day workshop on February 17 and 18 at Fishermans Cove in Chennai. The objective is to provide a platform for forest department officials and policy makers of all JICA-assisted projects and NGOs to share best practices.
The Tamil Nadu Afforestation Programme, which is in its second phase, will focus on technology such as GIS, HRD, research, forest extension and infrastructure development.
It will also support communities with livelihood opportunities. Over 800 village forest committees and 2,900 self helf groups have been formed.
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