Revitalization of Rivers in India Draft Policy - Isha Guru Jaggi Vasudev

Acknowledgement
This book is the outcome of generous contributions from a diverse group
of people. Farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO), agro-industry
professionals, as well as experts in fields relating to rivers and forestry have lent
us their invaluable inputs. The courageous farmers and the pioneering FPOs,
who have taken up tree-based farming, have shared with us their experiences
in transitioning and implementing this model of agriculture. They are the
inspiration for this book. The numerous experts and scientists who have
contributed and/or authored supporting material have helped build the book’s
solid technical foundation. In particular, the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
(TNAU) experts from the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and
Research, deserve a special mention, as they have been providing their unstinting
assistance to us from the very first day. Also, as this book delves deeply into issues
surrounding farmer welfare, we could not have done it without the agro-industrial
professionals imparting their knowledge about various successful partnerships
with farmers that have improved their livelihood. When it came to designing the
solution process, many senior bureaucrats have unfailingly been our sounding
boards in making it effective and realistic. Last, but not least, we cannot forget the
many Isha volunteers who have offered themselves in making this book happen.
We wish to acknowledge and express our gratitude to all of you.
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