Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 2025
The Forest Conservation Act 2025 amendments aim to modernise forest regulations in India, balancing ecological, strategic, and economic priorities. Key changes include limiting the Act's scope to notified and government-documented forests, promoting compensatory afforestation on non-forest land, and expediting strategic projects near borders or conflict areas. While encouraging plantations to boost carbon sinks, concerns arise over vague definitions of "national importance" and potential environmental impacts. States have varied reactions, with some demanding clearer definitions and reduced exemption zones. Critics highlight the reliance on executive discretion and ambiguities, warning against misuse and undermining forest protections.
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