A joint forest management programme in Rajasthan has achieved success by linking afforestation to a priority need of the local communities - primary education. The paryavaran pathshalas set up by the forest department in several villages in Jaisalmer district point to a possible integrated development approach and also help foster an enduring partnership between stakeholders and resources of a region.
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