Program vision and afforestation pillars
- Forest rejuvenation: Massive enrichment of degraded forest blocks, soil moisture conservation trenches, and strict forest protection.
- Community and social forestry: Planting shade, timber, and avenue trees along roadways, canal banks, school compounds, and village tanks.
- Agro-forestry integration: Distributing fruit, timber, and commercial saplings to farmers for planting on field bunds and homestead borders.
Agro-forestry species and benefits for farmers
- Fruit-bearing varieties: Mango, guava, custard apple (seethaphal), jamun, and drumstick saplings that generate seasonal farm income.
- Timber and commercial trees: Teak, sandalwood, red sanders, and mahogany that serve as long-term capital assets on non-cultivable field borders.
- Ecological benefits: Trees planted on field bunds reduce topsoil erosion from heavy rain, act as windbreaks, and recharge village groundwater tables.
Nursery infrastructure and community participation
- Gram Panchayat nurseries: Established across every village panchayat in Telangana to raise and distribute quality saplings free of cost.
- Green action plans: Palle Pragathi programs mandate village panchayats to maintain survival rates of planted saplings using dedicated watering tankers.
- Technical guidance: The Telangana Forest Department and Agriculture Extension Officers guide farmers on spacing, pit digging, and sapling care.
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Common questions
What is the primary target of Telanganaku Haritha Haram?
To increase the state's green cover from 24% to 33% through widespread tree planting and forest protection.
Can farmers obtain tree saplings free of cost under Haritha Haram?
Yes, village panchayat nurseries raise and supply fruit and forestry saplings free of cost to local farmers.
Which fruit saplings are popular for farm bund planting?
Mango, guava, custard apple, jamun, and drumstick are widely planted along field bunds.
Which department coordinates Haritha Haram in Telangana?
The Telangana Forest Department in partnership with the Rural Development Department.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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