The 'Joint Forest Management' (JFM) concept in India was introduced primarily to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a concept introduced in India (first in West Bengal in 1988) to address the problem of forest degradation. It involves establishing a partnership between the state forest departments and local communities living near the forests. The communities are given the responsibility to protect and manage the degraded forest lands in exchange for a share in the produce (like non-timber forest products, timber) and employment opportunities, fostering a sense of ownership and sustainable conservation.