In order to utilise wastelands in Madhya Pradesh for gardening or plantation, Madhya Pradesh Agricultural Department started the programme

In order to utilise wastelands in Madhya Pradesh for gardening or plantation, Madhya Pradesh Agricultural Department started the programme Social and Agro Forestry Scheme. The social forestry scheme sought to enable the common people to raise plantations which would meet the growing demand for timber, fuelwood, fodder, etc. and thereby reduce pressure on traditional forest areas.