Question

Forest development corporation forestry ittarakhand

Answer 1

Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation (UAFDC) is a statutory body constituted by the State Government. The Corporation was formed for the better preservation, supervision and development of forest also for better exploitation of forest produce within the State and for matters connected there with.


The Corporation has been progressing forward not only in its financial aspect but also has taken a big leap in the direction of diversification of its activities.


The Corporation has added the collection and disposal of minor minerals from the rivers situated inside reserved forest areas, collection and marketing of medicinal plants and Eco tourism in its works apart from the removal of dead, dying and uprooted trees as allotted by the Forest department.

Answer 2

After the creation of a separate state, Uttarakhand Forest Corporation was established in 2001, and the activities identical to UP Forest Corporationhave been continuing. The current turnover is about Rs. 300 crore.