About Jica project in Spiti wildlife division

HP JICA Forestry Project, also known as- Project for Improvement of Himachal Pradesh Ecosystems Management Livelihoods (PIHPEML) is a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assisted project. This project has led to creation of 24 Biodiversity Management Sub-committees for joint forest management and 48 Self-Help groups with detailed Microplans & Business plans respectively, framed in consultation with local communities of Spiti valley. The project endeavours to provide alternative livelihoods to local communities, joint forest & wildlife management and biodiversity conservation through active collaboration between HP Forest Department and local communities.