An Assessment of Good Governance Framework of Afforestation Programme of Telangana Ku Haritha Hara (TKHH) in Telangana State
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https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2025/v44/i1/173243Keywords:
Good Governance, Afforestation, Telangana Ku Haritha Haram, Convergence, Sustainable Development, AccountabilityAbstract
This study evaluates the good governance framework of the Telangana Ku Haritha Haram (TKHH), a flagship afforestation programme in Telangana, India, aimed at increasing green cover from 24 per cent to 33 per cent. Grounded in good governance theories, particularly Osborne and Gaebler’s (1992) model of entrepreneurial governance and the World Bank’s governance indicators, the paper assesses TKHH’s implementation, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyses secondary and primary data from eight Telangana districts, focusing on governance mechanisms, community participation, and programme effectiveness. Findings highlight TKHH’s success due to robust political will, legislative backing, and inter-departmental convergence, achieving a 7.7 per cent increase in green cover by 2021. However, challenges in monitoring and survival rates persist. The study contributes to governance literature by demonstrating how localised, participatory frameworks can enhance environmental programme outcomes, offering insights for policymakers in other states.
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