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“Pani Panchayats for the Conservation of Tendong Nature Reserve”

The Goal of the project is to provide water security to the villages adjoining to Tendong Nature Reserve with the purpose of survey, restoration and sustenance of the dying streams originating from Tendong, through formation of pani panchayats. The strategy includes making the community aware of their responsibilities towards conserving the Tendong nature reserve, formation of pani panchayats, sharing responsibilities in the conservation and ensuring water security, associate with the concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM).

Sustainable biodiversity conservation in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR), West Sikkim

The project area is of tourist attraction and the number of tourists is on the rise. Some tourism related pressures this area faces are excessive fuelwood use, use of the forests for camping and most significantly, garbage disposal. The NGO, therefore focuses on bringing about a system in waste management . In an attempt to prevent non-biodegradable waste from being littered in the reserve area, a nominal entry fee will be charged and a close watch will be kept on visitors. The money got through fees will be used to fund biannual cleanup campaigns. To encourage tourists to bring back the non-biodegradable waste, 50% of the hire charges will be refunded. Under the project, a Visitor Information Center (VIC) will set up to sensitise visitors about the values of biodiversity. The NGO will advertise the Centre through different media.