India Forest Report Analysis (ISFR, 2023) | 18वीं भारत वन स्थिति रिपोर्ट 2023 | By Anjali Ma'am

Summary

This video provides an in-depth overview of India's Forest Survey Report, focusing on key statistics about the country's forest and tree cover. It highlights the role of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, and its headquarters in Dehradun. The report, published every two years, details forest and tree cover across various states, with a focus on growth areas such as Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The video also touches upon significant environmental policies, like the National Forest Policy of 1988, and provides quiz-style questions to test viewers' knowledge on the subject.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Forest Survey of India (FSI) is responsible for conducting the Forest Report in India, which is released every two years.
• 😀 The FSI is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, under the Indian Government, with its headquarters located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• 😀 The FSI started in 1965, and its major goal is to survey and assess forest resources in the country.
• 😀 The 18th edition of the Forest Report covers a total forest and tree cover of 8,873,367 square kilometers, which constitutes 25.17% of India's geographical area.
• 😀 Forest cover (7,343,000 square km) accounts for 21.7% of India's area, while tree cover (1,121,400 square km) accounts for 3.41%.
• 😀 The forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 square kilometers, with forest cover increasing by 156 square kilometers and tree cover by 1,289 square kilometers.
• 😀 Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan are the states showing the maximum increase in forest and tree cover, with Chhattisgarh leading with 684 square kilometers.
• 😀 Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha saw the highest increase in forest cover, with Mizoram contributing 242 square kilometers.
• 😀 Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover area in terms of square kilometers, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.
• 😀 Union Territories and states like Lakshadweep (91.3%) and Mizoram (85.34%) have the highest forest cover percentage compared to their geographical areas.

Q & A

What is the Forest Survey Report of India, and how often is it issued?

The Forest Survey Report of India is a biannual publication issued by the Forest Survey of India, detailing the state of forest and tree cover across the country. It has been published every two years since 1987.

Which department is responsible for the Forest Survey of India (FSI), and where is its headquarters located?

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India. Its headquarters is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

What was the main objective of the Forest Survey of India when it was established in 1965?

The main objective of the Forest Survey of India, when it was established in 1965, was to conduct surveys of forests and assess the resources available within them.

What is the total area of forest and tree cover in India as per the latest Forest Survey Report?

According to the latest Forest Survey Report, the total forest and tree cover in India is 25.17% of the country's geographical area.

What is the specific percentage of forest cover in India?

The forest cover in India is 21.7% of the country's geographical area.

Which states have shown the maximum increase in forest and tree cover according to the report?

The states with the maximum increase in forest and tree cover are Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

What states have shown the highest growth in forest cover specifically?

The states that have shown the highest growth in forest cover specifically are Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha.

Which states have the largest forest area in India?

The states with the largest forest area in India are Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

What is the percentage of forest cover in Lakshadweep, and how does it compare to other regions?

Lakshadweep has the highest forest cover percentage at 91.3%, followed by Mizoram (85.34%) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.63%).

Who is credited with the initiation of the Van Mahotsav (Tree Plantation Day) in India?

The Van Mahotsav, or Tree Plantation Day, was initiated by Kanhaiya Lal Munshi, also known as K. M. Munshi.