Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Nagaland's Forest Management Project (NFMP) was recognized with the prestigious SKOCH Award 2024 for its outstanding contributions to national development. The award was presented at the 100th SKOCH Summit held in New Delhi on February 15, 2025. The NFMP focuses on improving forest ecosystems, rehabilitating jhum areas (agricultural land) , and promoting sustainable livelihoods. The project, spanning 185 villages across 11 districts, is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and aims to conserve forests and enhance rural incomes through targeted interventions over a 10-year period.