(1) The users’ group shall spend at least twenty-five percent amount of the annual income earned as per the work plan in the development
protection and management of the forest, and at least fifty percent of the remaining amount in poverty alleviation, women empowerment and entrepreneurship development activities, in coordination with the concerned Local Level.
(2) The amount remaining after the expenditures made pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be used in the interest of the users’ group.