The authors are grateful to Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG) for giving the opportunity to carry out the research work and extending all help and cooperation in gathering information. They are also grateful to all government officials related to IFLDP for their support and sharing information. The authors particularly thank the respondents of three clusters villages of Nainital district for sparing their valuable time and extending cooperation in several rounds of discussions and interviews.
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