ASSESSMENT OF CONTRIBUTION OF SAL IN LOCAL ECONOMY AND IT’S THREATS, REGENERATION AND GROWTH IN MAYURBHANJ DISTRICT, ODISHA

1. Introduction 2. Overview of Sal Contribution 2.1 Historical Context of Sal in Mayurbhanj 2.2 Economic Importance to Local Communities 2.3 Role in Local Traditions and Culture 3. Current Economic Impact 3.1 Employment Opportunities 3.2 Contribution to Local GDP 3.3 Revenue from Sal Products 4. Environmental Threats to Sal 4.1 Deforestation and Land Degradation 4.2 Climate Change Impacts 4.3 Biodiversity Loss Concerns 5. Challenges in Sal Regeneration 5.1 Lack of Sustainable Practices 5.2 Policy and Regulatory Barriers 5.3 Financial Constraints and Investments 6. Efforts for Sal Regeneration 6.1 Community-Based Approaches 6.2 Government Initiatives and Policies 6.3 Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 7. Opportunities for Growth 7.1 Technological Innovations 7.2 Market Expansion Strategies 7.3 Integration with Ecotourism 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Strategic Action Plan 8.3 Future Research Directions