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August 25, 2025, 08:24 PM - 3 min read
The report revealed that as compared to the year 2017, a decrease of 2.60 per cent has been found in the forest area in the year 2021, whereas there has been an increase of 13.51 pc in the vacant forest land.
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August 7, 2025, 08:08 PM - 4 min read
Over 130 hectares of tribal reserve land in Great Nicobar Island will be diverted for an arterial road, part of a ₹72,000-crore mega infrastructure push.
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July 21, 2025, 03:17 PM - 5 min read
India cleared over 1.73 lakh hectares of forest land for infrastructure between 2014 and 2024, with mining, hydropower and road projects accounting for the bulk of diversions.
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September 14, 2024, 07:08 PM - 2 min read
The decision was made during a meeting of the Forest Advisory Committee on 27th August, according to minutes published on the Parivesh portal.
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May 12, 2024, 05:55 PM - 2 min read
India, represented by MoEFCC at UNFF 19, showcased a 15-year consistent forest cover increase, ranking third globally in annual forest area gain. The delegation stressed biodiversity preservation, commemorated milestones such as Project Tiger and Project Elephant anniversaries, and introduced initiatives like the International Big Cat Alliance and the Green Credit Programme for afforestation and land restoration.
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February 27, 2024, 08:41 PM - 2 min read
Around 1.5 acres of the "forest land" have been cleared, where a plantation drive will also be carried out later, the official said.
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