GREEN Meghalaya ( PES ) scheme is meant to support villages, communities, clans or individuals that commit to conserve and protect Natural Forests for a minimum period of 30 years.
Communities, clans or individuals that have a minimum of 1 Hectares of Natural Forest are eligible under this scheme.
GREEN Meghalaya ( PES )
(Grassroot Level response Towards Ecosystem Enhancement and Nurturing Meghalaya)
BENEFITS
Rs. 10000 per Hectare per year
Rs. 5000/- per hectare per year
If the Forest is Dense Forest / Very Dense Forest
Rs. 5000/- per hectare per year
If Forest is traditionally recognised Sacred Grove or has Living Root Bridge or is located in eco-sensitive zones around protected areas* (National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuary) or Wildlife corridors such as Elephant corridor or have tourism potential sites such as cave and waterfall**
*Eco-sensitive zone as defined by Forest Department
** Wildlife corridor as identified by Forest Department
For more details, visit any MBDA/MBMA Offices at the district or block level or call 6909319889
