Year-end Review 2025: A year dedicated to Forest Conservation, Wildlife Protection and Global Leadership in addressing Climate Change

Launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign emerged as one of the largest people-centric environmental movements in the world. Implemented through a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach:

• 262.4 crore saplings were planted till December 24, 2025
• The campaign integrated emotional, cultural and ecological values
• Plantation activities were digitally tracked through the Meri LiFE portal.

Forest and Tree Cover Status

According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023:

• The forest and tree cover of the country is 25.17% (21.76% forest cover and 3.41% tree cover) of the geographical area of the country.
• There has been a cumulative gain of 4.83% in forest and tree cover since 2013.
• As per FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025:

§  India ranks 9th globally in forest area (up from 10th).

§  Retains 3rd position worldwide in annual net forest gain.

These achievements underscore India’s long-term commitment to expanding green cover while improving forest quality.

National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA)

• National CAMPA Authority, through its policies and innovative digital reforms, has transformed the planning and management of Compensatory Afforestation and Restoration of Ecosystem Services activities in India.
• By combining robust financial mechanisms, large-scale ecological restoration, and new digital systems—such as the (1) rolling out the pan india Digital APO Portal, (2) Development of Monitoring & Evaluation tool jointly with BISAG-N-, and the (3) National CAMPA Dashboard— National CAMPA is ensuring transparency, accountability, and scientific oversight.
• National Authority CAMPA has approved the Annual plan of Operations of 32 States and Union Territories  worth Rs,8561.34 crores during FY 2025-26 .

Aravalli Landscape Restoration (Green Wall Initiative)

• Aravalli Green Wall initiative proposes restoration of 6.31 million hectares, with priority intervention areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Delhi.
• A phase-wise restoration plan (2025–2034) focuses on forest restoration, grassland rejuvenation, and mine reclamation through convergence with CAMPA, MGNREGS, Green India Mission, and other programmes.
• In 2025, about 36,025 Ha area have been restored.
• 435 nurseries falling under the Aravalli landscapes across four States, with a combined approximate production capacity of 393.24 lakh seedlings has been established.
• A  Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration, a major initiative to restore the Aravalli Hill Range was unveiled on 21 May 2025. The Action Plan  outlines a science-based, community-led, and policy-supported roadmap to restore the ecological integrity of the Aravallis.