Forestland diversion · 2020-21 to 2024-25
97,050 haapproved for non-forest uses in the last five years
About 23% more than the previous five-year period.
STATE OF FOREST & BIODIVERSITY
Forests diverted, conflicts rise
More than half of the forestland approved for non-forest use over the last decade was cleared in the last five years. Human-elephant conflict increased, while environmental crime cases under the Environmental (Protection) Act nearly doubled.
Highlights
Elephant attacks · 2024-25
624
human fatalities; Odisha, Assam and Jharkhand accounted for more than half.
Environmental crimes · 2024
57,670
registered cases; over 99,000 cases remained pending in courts.
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Forestland diversion
Forestland approved for diversion for non-forestry purposes under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980.
Diversion · 2015-16 to 2024-25176,034 ha
Last five years97,050 ha
States with increase26
Annual approved diversion
Why forests are diverted
Share of 97,050.3 ha approved between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Human-wildlife conflict
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Elephant attacksTiger attacks
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Environmental crimes
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All environmental crimesProtection Act, 1986
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Environmental offences trends
Between 2023 and 2024, Environmental (Protection) Act offences rose by nearly 94%, while three other law groups declined.
Crimes registered · 202457,670
Cases on trial156,209
Cases pending trial99,061
Cases registered under key laws
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