‘Theni ahead of other districts with 36.72 % forest cover’
The Hindu
‘Govt. will protect the interests of farmers and tribal people’
THENI
With 36.72 % forest cover, Theni district stood ahead of many other districts in Tamil Nadu and the district’s figure is also higher than the State average of 33%. The government would take measures to maintain the green cover intact and at the same time protect the interests of farmers and tribal people, said Forests Minister K. Ramachandran here on Saturday.
Addressing a review meeting at the Collectorate, which was presided over by Collector K.V. Muralidharan, the Minister said the demands placed before the officials by the farmers, tribal people and other stakeholders would be examined and the government would spell out its stand after his discussions with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.