India Achieves 9th Position Globally in Forest Coverage While Maintaining 3rd Rank in Annual Forest Growth

Oct 22, 2025 03:42 pm CST

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's latest report, India has advanced to the 9th position globally in total forest area and retained its 3rd rank in annual forest expansion. This achievement reflects successful large-scale afforestation initiatives and community-led conservation efforts under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Asia remains the only region showing net forest area growth between 1990-2025, with India's contribution helping reduce the global rate of forest loss by more than half over the past three decades.