Budget 2020-21: Govt likely to set up a national ‘plantation corporation’

Experts express concern; say move against Constitution’s federal structure

After Jairam Ramesh, now activists criticise green fund rules

They raise questions on the implementation of the rules and demand their withdrawal

Desecration of nature responsible for COVID-19: Manipur High Court

The court was listening to a PIL when it made the statement  

Odisha tribal organisations protest against draft CAF Rules  

The protests are in opposition to the vague position of the Rules on forest-dwelling communities in the compensatory afforestation process

Compensatory afforestation: 70% data with ministry incorrect, writes top forest officer

Inspector General of Forests AK Mohanty sent letter to all states, alleging discrepancies

Repeal or amend CAF: tribal organisations

A petition by tribal organisations says the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act violates constitutional rights and affects livelihoods of …

Afforestation interrupted

Environment ministry fails to use funds for afforestation, monitor forest diversions: Comptroller and Auditor General