Why India’s Forest Economy Needs to Be Made Visible
Reveals why formalising India’s forest economy is key to conservation and rural livelihoods.
Ashwini Chhatre
Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy. He is also the Executive Director of Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP). An interdisciplinary scholar, his research explores the intersection of governance, economic development, and environmental sustainability. He focuses on decentralised forest governance, climate change adaptation, and multifunctional agriculture.
Video Summary
Inside India uncovers how the forest economy vast yet largely invisible can be transformed through formalisation, scale, and technology. The conversation explores how community participation, market linkages, and data systems can help forest-based livelihoods thrive while protecting ecosystems. It offers a vision for integrating sustainability with development, where empowering local economies also means protecting India's natural resources.