5. The proposal should have the full involvement of the beneficiaries. The Agency may work as a catalyst and motivator to facilitate peoples' participation in the programme.

6. The beneficiaries under the programme should preferably be chosen in consultation with the Village Panchayat/ Gram Sabha/ JFMC/ Local Body concerned. The species for planting on project land and mechanism for sharing of usufruct and benefits from plantation should be decided in consultation with the Village Panchayat/ Gram Sabha/ JFMC/ Local Body concerned.