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Apart from planting trees, an NGO will also take up the responsibility of turning the land into a thriving ecosystem.

The village of about 800 people and now earns an annual income of Rs 40 lakh to 50 lakh through its agro-forestry initiative.

In the year 2012 the village lacked water facilities, electricity and roads. Today, the village has paved roads, a solar operated water distribution system and electricity.

UNSECO has named Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, India's first 'Mixed World Heritage Site’. The park has 20 peaks and it houses several forest sub-types and animal species.

The women in the team had joined work only two days ago and were still waiting to undergo formal training, but they performed their duty amazingly well.