Hayat Ashraf

Forest policy in India is formulated and implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) at the central level, in coordination with the respective forest departments of the state governments. The forest policy framework in India is primarily guided by the National Forest Policy, which sets the direction for conservation, sustainable management, and development of forests in the country. The most recent National Forest Policy was adopted in 1988, and efforts have been made to revise it in recent years. Key features and objectives of forest policy in India include: 1. Conservation and environmental sustainability: The policy aims to protect and conserve forests, wildlife, and biodiversity. It emphasizes the need for maintaining a minimum of one-third of the total land area under forest cover to maintain ecological balance. 2. Forest management and utilization: The policy recognizes the importance of sustainable forest management, including timber production...