India Rises to Top 10 in Global Forest Areas

India has moved up to ninth place globally in total forest area and remains third in annual forest area gain. This achievement is attributed to extensive afforestation and community-led initiatives. The progress has been highlighted in the UN FAO's latest report, indicating successful forest management efforts under India's leadership.

India has secured the ninth position globally in terms of total forest area and has maintained its third rank in annual forest area gain, as per a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The Environment Ministry attributes this achievement to India's large-scale afforestation and community-driven forest protection initiatives, highlighting the effective leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, this advancement from the tenth to the ninth rank represents a significant achievement in sustainable forest management and environmental conservation.

(With inputs from agencies.)