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Examine the challenges in India’s forest governance, particularly in light of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023. How can the gap between policy and ground realities, including biodiversity loss and carbon sequestration, be addressed? 

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Category: Environment & Ecology (GS -III),

Test Date: 24 Dec 2024

Approach:

  • Introduction: Briefly introduce India’s forest governance, including the evolution of policies (Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 and Forest (Rights) Act 2006)
    • Mention the current state of forest cover and the recent amendments, such as the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023.
  • Challenges in Forest Governance: Industrial and developmental pressures; Climate change impacts; Weak implementation; Biodiversity loss
  • Impact of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023: Dilution of protective measures; Inclusion of plantations
  • Measures to address the Gap Between Policy and Ground Realities
  • Conclude accordingly

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