The data on forest area released by state of forest report (SFR) highlights the less than adequate increase in the forest cover of India. Due to declining forest cover, India is facing several environmental challenges and natural hazards which make it imperative for us to evaluate the performance of last forest policy and suggest changed in the new draft forest policy.
Whether those issues have been adequately handled in the draft forest policy. If yes, how and if not, what changes should be brought in.
Introduction – mention that India has recently come out with a draft forest policy and the SFR data has highlighted the problems plaguing forests in India.
Conclusion – Present your view on the efficacy of draft forest policy and suggest way forward.