This adivasi has raised lakhs of trees single handedly in 20 years...

Jagdish ji from Jaba block of Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh is telling us about an adivasi called Deenanath who has raised lakhs of trees in last 20 years in an area of over 100 acres. Forest department first harassed Deenanath a lot but now they give him a support of Rs 1500 per month. He says people in the area are demanding that Deenanath be recognised by awards. He says the forest developed by Deenanath is worth watching and replicating. For more Jagdiesh ji can be reached at 09893905883

Posted on: Jul 27, 2012. Tags: Jagdish

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