Restoring India’s Forests

India's forest cover, at 25% of land area (State of Forest Report 2023), is a positive development, but critics highlight concerns over forest health and management. Despite reforms like the Forest Conservation Act 1980 and Forest Rights Act 2006, challenges like rising forest fires, limited resources, and weak protections threaten ecosystems, necessitating a holistic approach with better reporting, resource use, and community involvement.