Question

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of the Government of India has rolled out the Nagar Van Yojana (urban forest scheme) in 2020. According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, the scheme resulted in an increase of 1445.81 km of tree and forest cover. Source (edited): The Hindu, May 24, 2025

1. State two objectives of the National Forest Policy based on the ‘Yojana’ mentioned above.  (2)
2. What is the difference between forest cover and forest area?  (2)

Answer 1

i. Two objectives:

• Controlling environmental pollution
• Introducing recreational activities
• Improving aesthetic values

ii.

Forest Cover	Forest Area
It refers to an area actually occupied by forests.	It is an area notified and recorded as forest irrespective of the existence of trees.