Which of the following are true about Joint Forest Management (JFM)?
(A) Its concept was introduced through the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(B) It involves both state forest department and local community
(C) Women also participate in this
(D) It varies from state to state and is known by different names in different languages
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

· (A) is false: The concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM) was introduced in India in 1990 through a government circular, not under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
· (B) is true: JFM is a collaborative effort between state forest departments and local communities to manage forest resources.
· (C) is true: Women are often actively involved in JFM programs as they play a key role in forest-related activities, including resource gathering.
· (D) is true: JFM varies from state to state in implementation and is known by different names in local languages depending on regional context.
Information Booster: · Joint Forest Management (JFM): A program launched by the Government of India to involve local communities in the management and conservation of forests. It promotes sustainable forest management by involving the state and local communities.
Additional Knowledge: · JFM Committees: Local bodies, often including women, formed to protect and manage forest areas.
· Variations: Each state implements JFM according to its specific ecological and social conditions, leading to different operational structures.