Rapid Assessment of the Prevention and Mitigation of the Forest Fire Project - The Hans Foundation, 2023
The "Rapid Assessment of the Prevention and Mitigation of the Forest Fire Project," conducted by The Hans Foundation in 2023, evaluated a one-year pilot program launched in Uttarakhand aimed at reducing forest fires through community-driven environmental conservation efforts. The mixed-method evaluation assessed the program's relevance, sustainability, effectiveness, adaptability, and challenges in implementation across two districts. Quantitative data was sourced from the project's MIS, while qualitative insights were gathered from 33 interviews with community members, volunteer firefighters, forest officers, and project staff.