India’s total forest and tree cover reached 25% of its geographical area, a slight increase since 2021. However, the actual increase in recorded forest area was minimal, raising concerns among environmentalists. Experts question the inclusion of plantations and trees outside designated forests in the assessment, emphasizing the need to focus on forest department efforts.
Experts debate ‘forest cover’ definition after release of forest survey report

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