Nepal Brings its Dalits into its Forest Preservation Plan
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The Nepal government, attempting to preserve its forests from illegal timber harvesting and villagers foraging for firewood, is struggling to come up with a plan to bring in its Dalits – the lowest rung of the Hindu hierarchy – who often don’t even know the funds exist.
Nepal Brings its Dalits into its Forest Preservation Plan
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Nepal Brings its Dalits into its Forest Preservation Plan
The Nepal government, attempting to preserve its forests from illegal timber harvesting and villagers foraging for firewood, is struggling to come up with a plan to bring in its Dalits – the lowest rung of the Hindu hierarchy – who often don’t even know the funds exist.