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@article{194761,
        author = {Dr. Pant Prakash Mehta},
        title = {Forest Resource and Its Sustainable use for ‘Viksit Bharat’: A Case Study of Jharkhand.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5434-5438},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194761},
        abstract = {Forests are one of Jharkhand’s richest natural resources and play a crucial role in building Viksit Bharat. Forest maintains biodiversity, regulate climate, conserve soil, recharge groundwater, and act as carbon sinks. It is source of timber, fuelwood, bamboo, medicinal plants, minor forest produce, and Eco-tourism. It also supports tribal and rural livelihoods, cultural traditions, and indigenous knowledge systems. Around 29% of the area in Jharkhand is under forest cover. The state has three major forest types: Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests, Subtropical Broad-leaved Hill Forests. Sal is the major tree species across large parts of Jharkhand. Other common species include Mahua, Bamboo, Teak, Arjun, Neem, Piyar, etc. Jharkhand is part of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau bio-geographic zone, which has varied terrain and supports a mix of ecosystems. There is significant wildlife-richness, including large mammals, smaller mammals, a variety of birds, reptiles etc. Challenges in Forest Resource Management are deforestation, mining, and urbanization etc.  To align with Viksit Bharat’s vision of development with ecological balance, forests must be used sustainably, adopt sustainable yield forestry (plantation + regulated felling), promote agroforestry & social forestry to reduce pressure on natural forests, encourage joint forest management (JFM) with local communities. Develop eco-friendly alternatives to timber and paper. Promote bio-economy from medicinal plants, bamboo, and forest-based industries. Expand protected areas, biosphere reserves, and wildlife corridors. Promote Eco-tourism with community participation. Strengthen forest rights for tribal people while ensuring conservation. Empower tribal and rural communities through forest cooperatives. Encourage women-led forest self-help groups for minor forest produce. By integrating traditional knowledge + modern technology, forests will become a cornerstone of self-reliant and green India.  Forests are not just a resource but a lifeline. For Viksit Bharat, their sustainable use means developing without destroying, conserving while creating livelihoods, and ensuring that future generations inherit a greener India.},
        keywords = {Agroforestry; Biosphere reserves; Sustainable; Social forestry},
        month = {March},
        }