USS strategy is to assist Himalayan village communities in conserving their natural resources and biodiversity while developing economic opportunities through non-timber forest product and other agriculture based enterprises, utilizing natural resources in an equitable, economically and environmentally sustainable manner by promoting resource based community owned business models.
Through the support of Tata Trust, Bamboo promotional program is being implemented in 15 selected villages where traditionally bamboo is harvested for domestic and commercial purposes. The program has dual purpose to manage the existing resources and develop biomass for bamboo handicraft. Presently 790 households from 15 villages has been covered and resource development work is being carried out through Van Panchayats.
