India planted 1.78 lakh hectares under CAMPA from 2019 to 2023, but report flags gaps in fund use

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India achieved 85% of its compensatory afforestation target between 2019-20 and 2023-24, according to a Central Empowered Committee report. While some states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh fully met their goals, others such as Meghalaya and Manipur lagged significantly. The report also highlights varied utilisation of CAMPA funds, with delays and weak monitoring hindering optimal outcomes despite significant progress.