GENERATING LIVELIHOOD THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF ORCHARDS IN JHARKHAND
NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
Project Overview
This project aims to restore 5,100 hectares of fallow farm lands in Jharkhand through horticulture and forestry plantations. By improving biodiversity and promoting intercropping, the initiative seeks to enhance the livelihoods of local farmers and contribute to ecosystem restoration.
Key Objectives
Improve livelihoods of 10,000 farmers by restoring barren uplands.
Enhance biodiversity by planting horticulture species on farmland and forest species on boundaries.
Promote sustainable agricultural practices like to increase soil organic carbon.
Construction of water conservation structures for better irrigation facilities in the project area.
Project Details
Title:
Generating Livelihood Through Development of Orchards in Jharkhand
Type:
AFOLU ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation)
Project Location:
Pakur, Sahebganj, Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Saraikela districts in Jharkhand, India
Duration:
30 years
Carbon Standard:
Plan Vivo
Methodology:
PM001 – Agriculture and Forestry Carbon Benefit Assessment Methodology, V1.0
Certification Status:
PIN Approved; PDD under development
Partnerships and Stakeholders
Key Collaborators and Local Stakeholders:
New Gen Livelihood Plus (NGLP), 4S-India
Role of Community:
Farmers actively participate in plantation and intercropping activities to ensure long-term benefits.
Projects Impact
Annual Impacts (Key Metrics)
19,30,804 tCO2eq
EXPECTED CARBON CREDITS
64,360 tCO2eq
AVERAGE ANNUAL CREDITS
Over the project period
Alignment with SDGs
Community Impact
- Provides sustainable livelihoods to 10,000 farmers.
- Promotes income diversification through agroforestry and the sale of carbon credits.
Climate Impact
- Restored 5,100 hectares of fallow lands with fruit and forest tree species.
- Improved biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Challenges & Solutions
Problems Addressed by the Project:
Extensive soil erosion and reduced land rejuvenation capacity.
Implemented Solutions:
Plantation of horticulture and forestry species to restore degraded lands.
Promotion of intercropping for additional income streams.
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