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India Climbs to 9th in Global Forest Area—A Major Environmental Milestone

India has achieved a significant environmental milestone by moving up to the 9th position in global forest area rankings. This progress was announced by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav following the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment. The country has also maintained its impressive 3rd position worldwide for annual forest area gain. This success is attributed to government policies and growing public participation in tree plantation drives.

Key Points: India Ranks 9th in Global Forest Area Bhupender Yadav Announces

  • India improved its global forest area ranking from 10th to 9th position worldwide
  • The country also maintained its 3rd rank globally for annual forest gain
  • Progress credited to Union government policies under PM Modi's leadership
  • Public participation boosted by initiatives like 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign
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India moves up to 9th position globally in forest area

India moves up to 9th globally in forest area, maintains 3rd in annual gain, driven by Modi government policies and public participation.

"This growing public participation is fostering a strong sense of collective responsibility towards a greener and sustainable future. - Bhupender Yadav"

New Delhi, October 22

India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali on Wednesday, a press release said.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, informed about this development in a social media post on 'X'.

https://x.com/byadavbjp/status/1980859108694913243

In the previous assessment, India was ranked 10th. The country has also maintained its 3rd position worldwide in terms of annual forest area gain, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecological balance, the Minister informed.

Union Minister noted that this remarkable progress underscores the success of the Union government's policies and Programmes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at forest protection, afforestation, and community-led environmental action.

The Prime Minister's call for 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' and his continued emphasis on environmental consciousness have inspired people across the nation to participate actively in tree plantation and protection, he said.

"This growing public participation is fostering a strong sense of collective responsibility towards a greener and sustainable future. The achievement comes on the back of Modi government's planning and policies for protection and enhancement of the forest and massive plantation efforts by State Governments," the Minister stated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great achievement but we need to ensure these forests are protected from illegal logging and urban expansion. Quality matters as much as quantity - are these natural forests or just plantations?
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Arjun K
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 This shows what we can achieve when government and citizens work together. Our forest cover has been increasing steadily despite rapid development. Proud moment for every Indian!
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Sarah B
As an environmental researcher working in India, I'm impressed by the data but concerned about biodiversity. Many new plantations are monocultures that don't support wildlife. We need more native species planting.
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Vikram M
This is excellent progress! Our village in Uttarakhand has seen forest conservation efforts paying off. The community-led initiatives are making a real difference. More power to such programs! 🙏
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Michael C
Living in Bangalore, I've seen both development and green cover expansion. It's challenging but possible. Hope other countries learn from India's balanced approach to environment and growth.

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