On 15 April 2026, the “Pine Craft Initiative Workshop on Van Sampada Se Kalaa – Art from Forest Resources” was organized by EIACP FRI Dehradun in association with the Veera Foundation at Palkot and Ranakot villages, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The programme aimed to teach participants to make eco-friendly products (baskets, jewellery, wall hangings, etc.) from pine needles, empowering women with skills for sustainable livelihoods.












