By how much has India's forest and tree cover increased from ISFR 2015 to India State of Forest Report 2023?

The correct answer is 33,112 square kilometers.

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• India’s forest and tree cover has increased from 7,94,245 square kilometers in ISFR 2015 to 8,27,357 square kilometers in ISFR 2023.

Key Points

• The total forest and tree cover in India was 7,94,245 square kilometers in ISFR 2015.
• In ISFR 2023, the forest and tree cover increased to 8,27,357 square kilometers.
• The difference in forest and tree cover between ISFR 2015 and ISFR 2023 is 8,27,357 - 7,94,245 = 33,112 square kilometers.
• The increase in coverage reflects India's commitment to afforestation and forest conservation initiatives.

Additional Information

• India State of Forest Report (ISFR)
  • Published biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) since 1987.
  • Assesses the total forest and tree cover in the country.
• Government Programs Supporting Afforestation
  • National Mission for a Green India (GIM) - Received Rs. 624.69 crore for afforestation efforts.
  • Development of Wildlife Habitats (DWH) - Allocated Rs. 452.04 crore.
  • Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) - Received Rs. 308.87 crore to promote urban green spaces.
  • Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) - Disbursed Rs. 38,502.21 crore for forest restoration and habitat improvement.
• Key Conservation Efforts
  • State forest departments enforce afforestation and conservation laws.
  • Measures include surveying, demarcation, boundary pillars, and patrolling to prevent encroachment.