Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023. These Rules replace the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022. The Rules have been notified
Forest Conservation
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Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022
The environment ministry has directed the constitution of a project screening committee in each state/UT for an initial review proposals involving diversion of forest land, according to this Forest (Conservation)
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Report filed by the Principal Secretary, Forest & Wildlife Department, Kerala on steps taken for forest fire protection, 17/05/2022
<p>Report filed by the Principal Secretary, Forest & Wildlife Department, Kerala on steps taken for forest fire protection.</p> <p>The dedicated central scheme on Fire Prevention and Management Scheme
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25.87 million hectares of India's forest missing
<p>25.87 million hectares is the size of forest missing from the latest assessment of India’s green cover. An analysis by Sunita Narain.</p> <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/forest_missing-_cover_story_20220216-Sunita-Narain-DTE.pdf"
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State of Forest Report 2021
<p>India has recorded an increase of 1,540 square kilometres in its forest cover, according to the biennial India’s State of Forest Report 2021, published by the Forest Survey of India. This is the increase recorded during 2019 and 2021</p>
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Consultation paper on proposed amendments in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
In the present context all Government Forest lands (whether notified or not) and area recorded as forest in any government record come under the ambit of the Act. Besides, the lands bearing vegetation
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Safeguards information system for REDD+ in India
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has come up with a draft document on 'Safeguards Information System for REDD+' for public comments, a step necessary to access the financial
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Investing in forests: the business case
Forest destruction and degradation is accelerating the severe climate and nature crises facing the world. Halting business practices that contribute to this degradation is a vital priority and investment
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Delhi Ridge, 15/01/2021
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jaipal Singh Vs Lt. Governor, Delhi & Others dated 15/01/2021. The matter related to conservation and protection of Delhi Ridge which is an
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Order of the Supreme Court regarding protection of forest officers and staff, 08/01/2021
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/01/2021.</p> <p>The matter related to the problems faced by the forest
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Affidavit by Aditya N. Prasad on shortage of manpower and equipment faced by the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Delhi, 13/12/2020
<p>Additional affidavit on behalf of Aditya N. Prasad & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/12/2020.</p> <p>The matter related to shortage of manpower and equipment faced by the Department