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Odisha Launches OFSDP-II to Revamp Forest Communities' Livelihoods
✍️ odishabarta.com
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 02:18 PM
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The second phase of Odisha Forest Service Development Programme (OFSDP-II) aims to transform the livelihoods of forest-dwelling communities across the state.
Odisha has rolled out the second phase of its Forest Service Development Programme, known as OFSDP-II, with the objective of reshaping the economic prospects of people living in forest areas.
The initiative focuses on enhancing income opportunities for forest communities through skill development, sustainable resource use, and market linkages. By building on lessons from the first phase, OFSDP-II seeks to strengthen community participation in forest management and promote environmentally friendly livelihoods.
Officials say the programme will involve training workshops, support for small enterprises, and efforts to improve access to credit and markets. The goal is to create a more resilient and self-reliant forest population while preserving the ecological integrity of Odisha’s forests.
The initiative focuses on enhancing income opportunities for forest communities through skill development, sustainable resource use, and market linkages. By building on lessons from the first phase, OFSDP-II seeks to strengthen community participation in forest management and promote environmentally friendly livelihoods.
Officials say the programme will involve training workshops, support for small enterprises, and efforts to improve access to credit and markets. The goal is to create a more resilient and self-reliant forest population while preserving the ecological integrity of Odisha’s forests.