10-October-2024

Boundary and Inventory Maps Distribution in Korchi, Maharashtra

A significant milestone in Korchi, Gadchiroli, was marked with the formal distribution of boundary and inventory maps at Mahagramsabha Korchi in October 2024. Over the past two years, the Indian School of Business (ISB), in collaboration with Mahagramsabha Korchi and Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi, has conducted an extensive boundary and resource inventory mapping study, covering 62 Gram Sabhas across 16,137.06 hectares.

The study has successfully generated boundary maps and resource inventories for Hirda and Behela, enabling greater transparency and improved local governance. Community members expressed their enthusiasm and appreciation upon receiving these maps, recognizing them as a crucial step toward strengthening their land rights and sustainable resource management.

This initiative underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in forest governance. The continued support of IoFE, has helped bridge the gap between community aspirations and data-driven forest management.

The event was a testament to the power of participatory mapping, reinforcing the role of Gram Sabhas in owning and managing their forest resources while advancing sustainable livelihoods and ecological conservation.