India has diverted 1,734 square kilometers of forest land for development over 10 years, primarily for infrastructure ...

India has diverted over 1,734 square kilometres of forest land for development. Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana lead in ...

While very dense forests increased by 3,465.12 sq km, moderately dense and open forests declined by 1,043.23 sq km and 2,480.11 sq km, respectively. Mangrove cover, vital for coastal ecosystems, ...