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Cabinet nod to amend bill to speed up fund utilisation for afforestation

The amendments provide for use of monies realised from the user agencies in lieu for forest land diverted in protected areas for voluntary relocation from protected areas.

India ready to impart training to conserve tigers: Prakash Javadekar

India is ready to impart training and even donate tigers to other countries as part of efforts for the conservation of the endangered species, Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Prakash Javadekar said on Friday.