What is Compensatory Afforestation?

Compensatory afforestation is a program implemented in India to ensure that forest land diversion for non-forest purposes, such as industrial or infrastructure development, is accompanied by afforestation on an equal area of land. Under this program, project developers are required ..

Tags: Afforestation • Campa • Forests

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Odisha: CAMPA New Action Plan for 2023-24

The Odisha government’s State-level steering committee for the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has approved an annual plan of INR 1,086 crore for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with a focus on reducing man-animal conflicts. The plan was ..

Tags: Campa • Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority • Forest management • Odisha Government • Wildlife conservation

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Compensatory Afforestation Fund

In August 2016, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 has come into force. This act provides for setting up Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at both central and state level to ensure expeditious and transparent utilization of ..

Tags: Afforestation • Campa • CAMPA bill • Compensatory Afforestation • deforestation