Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023

On 2nd August, 2023, the Rajya Sabha passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on 26th July, 2023.

  • The Bill amends the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to make it applicable to certain types of land.

Salient Features

  • Preamble and Name Change: The amendments introduce a preamble that emphasizes India's commitment to preserving forests, biodiversity, and addressing climate change challenges.
  • The name of the Act is changed to Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, translated as Forest Conservation and Augmentation, from the existing Forest (Conservation) Act.
  • Applicability to Forest Land: The Act will now only apply to lands ....
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