May 27, 2026 11:55 AM
Uttarakhand plans reward scheme of up to Rs 1 lakh to strengthen fight against forest fires
The Uttarakhand government is preparing to introduce a reward scheme offering cash incentives of up to Rs 1 lakh to individuals and teams contributing significantly to forest fire prevention and control, amid a rise in wildfire incidents across the state’s mountainous regions, officials said on Tuesday. The proposal was discussed during a press conference organised by the Uttarakhand Forest Department, where Chief Conservator of Forests (Forest Fires) Sushant Patnaik presented the state’s ...