Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav while congratulating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, said that proactive stepsare being taken to foster forest development. He assured that all necessary support will be provided to forest residents, who coexist harmoniously with nature, including the right to sell forest produce locally. The PESA Act is being actively implemented across the state to support these initiatives. Dr. Yadav emphasized the state government’s dedication to forest development, announcing the inauguration and ceremonial launch of projects valued at over Rs. 57 crore. Under Prime Minister Shri Modi’s leadership, comprehensive development for forest area residents is underway, with specific provisions to enable forest village residents to sell forest produce locally. Dr. Yadav made these remarks while addressing the training and awareness conference for Joint Forest Management Committees in Veerpur, Sheopur, where forest rights leases were also distributed.