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Fact Finding Mission of JICA for Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (OFSDP) Phase-II

Fact Finding Mission of JICA for Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (OFSDP) Phase-II visited Odisha from 7th to 18th November, 2016 in connection with setting the direction and framework of the Project with its Cost, Schedule, Area and Scope and to confirm the way forward till the Loan Agreement Signing.

The JICA Fact Finding Mission consists of following members:

Sl No.NameDesignation
01Mr. Seiya OkawaraCountry Officer, , South Asia Department, Division-1
02 Ms. Chikako Maruyama Country Officer, South Asia Department, Division-1
03 Mr. Takaaki KatoCountry Officer, South Asia Department, Division-1
04Ms. Masayo Hosono Deputy Assistant Director, South Asia Department, Division-1
05 Dr. Yumiko TanakaSenior Advisor on Gender & Development
06Mr. Vineet Sarin Additional Chief Development Specialist, JICA India Office

The mission visited Keonjhar, Rairangpur & Ghumsur (North) Forest Divisions inspecting the VSS areas and interaction with the VSS and SHG members in the field. On 16.11.16 the Mission members had a meeting with the Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment wherein the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Odisha and the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Odisha were present.