https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Delay in ISFR 2023 Publication Explained; Updates on Forest Land Diversion

Between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2024, the Ministry approved the diversion of 95,724.99 hectares of forest land for non-forestry purposes.
Indian Masterminds Stories

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has been conducting biennial assessments of forest cover since 1987, publishing the findings in the India State of Forest Report (ISFR). The publication of the latest ISFR 2023 has been delayed due to the expansion of its scope, with the inclusion of data from 751 districts, compared to 638 districts covered in previous reports.

Between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2024, the Ministry approved the diversion of 95,724.99 hectares of forest land for non-forestry purposes. This process is governed under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, which mandates prior approval from the Central Government for such diversions. To mitigate the impact of forest land diversion, the National Authority, under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, has approved 252,000.44 hectares for compensatory afforestation from 2019 to 2024, as part of the Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) submitted by various States and Union Territories.

As per ISFR guidelines, forest cover includes all lands exceeding one hectare in the area with a tree canopy density of more than 10%, irrespective of ownership or legal status. This definition encompasses recorded forest areas as well as orchards, bamboo, and palm plantations. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response in the Rajya Sabha.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
BrahMos missile
Lucknow’s ₹380 Crore BrahMos Missile Facility Marks India’s Leap in Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
IPS Aditya Kumar Singh
IPS Aditya Kumar Singh Transferred to Maharashtra After Marriage; Rajasthan Finally Relieves IAS KK Pathak for Central Posting
IES Simmi Chaudhary
Simmi Chaudhary Gets Additional Charge as Financial Adviser, KVIC; Pankaj Kumar's CVO Tenure Extended at CCL
Ex-IFS officer Amar Jit Singh
‘Pakistan’s Blunder of the Century’: Ex-IFS Officer Amar Jit Singh Warns of Fallout from Afghan Escalation
IES Simmi Chaudhary
7 IES Officers Empanelled for Senior Administrative Grade in 2025; Madanpal Singh Misses Out
C-390 Millennium
From Brazil to Bharat: C-390 Millennium to Be Made in India, Mahindra-Embraer Pact Boosts IAF’s Transport Capability
Nagaland merit-based IAS recruitment
Merit vs Backdoor Entry: Nagaland Officers Demand Restoration of Merit-Based IAS Recruitment Clause
IPS officer Shivanshu Rajput
Karnataka Cadre IPS Officer Shivanshu Rajput Under Legal Scanner After Wife Alleges Dowry & Domestic Violence
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
IDES Saquib Alam
Beyond IAS and IPS: The Inspiring Work of an IDES officer | Video Interview 
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Kushal Chaudhary RAS
From Lab Assistant’s Grit to Rajasthan Topper: How Kushal Chaudhary Topped RAS 2023 with Self-Study | Preparation, Strategy & Interview
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son and lab assistant from Ajmer, topped RAS 2023 through self-study, overcoming...
Ruchi Jat MPPSC
She Worked in Fields, Danced Ghoomar - Now She’ll Govern Districts: Ruchi Jat Cracks MPPSC 2024 with Rank 6, Becomes Deputy Collector
From a farmer's daughter in Pipalkhunta to securing 6th rank in MPPSC 2024, Ruchi Jat's inspiring journey...
VikramDeo Saryam MPPSC
He Couldn't Pay Engineering Fees, Now He’s a Deputy Collector: Meet Vikram Deo, Farmer’s Son Who Cracked MPPSC with Sheer Willpower
Vikram, a farmer’s son from Ramgovindpur, overcame financial hardships and years of setbacks to secure...
Social Media
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
BrahMos missile
Lucknow’s ₹380 Crore BrahMos Missile Facility Marks India’s Leap in Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
IPS Aditya Kumar Singh
IPS Aditya Kumar Singh Transferred to Maharashtra After Marriage; Rajasthan Finally Relieves IAS KK Pathak for Central Posting
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
IDES Saquib Alam
IDES Saquib Alam
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT