International Day of Forests: JICA’s Support for Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Livelihoods
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Environment
- Published
24th Mar, 2020
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- According to the India State of Forests Report (ISFR) 2019 the total forest and tree cover of India is 80.73 million hectares which accounts for 56% of the geographical area of the country.
- In comparison with ISFR 2017, there is an increase of 5,188 sq. km in the total forest and tree cover of the country.
- India is taking credible strides for improving its ecology and the socio-economic conditions of the forest dependent population.
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing its strong support to the sector for the last three decades and it’s efforts are in line with the national target of Government of India of bringing 33% forest coverage in the country.
- In this context, JICA celebrated the International Day of Forests, in order to symbolize the impact created by its forestry projects in India.
