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The Karnataka State government has decided to implement the second phase of the KSFMBC (Karnataka Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation) Project with an estimated cost of Rs 1899.72 crore in the next eight years (2013-14 to 2020-21). The project would be implemented with financial assistance of Rs 1701.98 crore from Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA). The State government’s share is Rs 197.40 crore. The project is aimed at expanding forests for ecological restoration and to facilitate livelihood of inhabitants in the project villages through afforestation under JFPM (Joint Forest Planning and Management).