Fri Jun 13 2025

8 months ago

Initiative to generate energy from pine needles in Nainital, women to get employment

The Nainital Forest Division has launched a new initiative to prevent forest fires and boost employment. Under this plan, local entrepreneurs have signed agreements to produce electricity and charcoal from dry pine needles (Pirul). Women collecting Pirul will now earn ₹10 per kilogram.

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