Reduction in Forest Cover

Question by:SarmisthaSethi.

  1. whether the Government is aware of reduction in forest cover across the country as a result of which climate is adversely affected;
  2. if so, steps that have been taken/are being taken to improve the forest cover;
  3. whether there is any proposal to develop specific forest zones for growth of medicinal plants; and
  4. if so, the details thereof?

Answer by: Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Babul Supriyo)

  • There is no reduction of forest cover in the country. As per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, total forest and tree cover of the country is ....
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