In April last year, the NGT had directed the ministry to compile the details of encroachment of forest areas in all states and Union Territories in a prescribed format. PTI Last Updated : 01 April ...

According to the ministry's report, Madhya Pradesh had the highest forest encroachment among all states and UTs, with 5,460.9 sq km affected as of March 2024. Assam has 3,620.9 sq km of forest ...

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 has reported a decline in Assam's forest cover by over 83 sq km between 2021 and 2023. The total area under forest and tree cover in the state is now ...

Guwahati: Assam's forest cover has decreased by over 83 sq km between 2021 and 2023, with the total area under forest and tree cover in the state now at 30,415.01 sq km, according to the India ...