Mandated under the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 for any project involving the diversion of forest land.

Requires the project proponent to deposit funds for afforestation, which are managed by the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).

The general principle is to plant double the number of trees felled or afforest an equivalent area of non-forest land, or regenerate degraded forest land.

Funds are utilized for afforestation, regeneration of forests, protection of forests, wildlife management, and related activities.

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act 2016 provides for the establishment of a National CAMPA Fund and State CAMPA Funds.

Implementation involves identifying suitable land, planting appropriate species, and ensuring post-planting care and monitoring.

The Forest Rights Act 2006 requires the consent of the Gram Sabha for diversion of forest land in areas where tribal communities reside.

Aims to mitigate the ecological damage caused by forest diversion and maintain the country's green cover.

Mandated under the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 for any project involving the diversion of forest land.

Requires the project proponent to deposit funds for afforestation, which are managed by the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).

The general principle is to plant double the number of trees felled or afforest an equivalent area of non-forest land, or regenerate degraded forest land.

Funds are utilized for afforestation, regeneration of forests, protection of forests, wildlife management, and related activities.

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act 2016 provides for the establishment of a National CAMPA Fund and State CAMPA Funds.

Implementation involves identifying suitable land, planting appropriate species, and ensuring post-planting care and monitoring.

The Forest Rights Act 2006 requires the consent of the Gram Sabha for diversion of forest land in areas where tribal communities reside.

Aims to mitigate the ecological damage caused by forest diversion and maintain the country's green cover.