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India Ranks 9th in Global Forest Area Gains

10/22/2025

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India rose to 9th in global forest area ranking and kept 3rd in annual forest area gain, per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2025.
The gain stems from afforestation programs and community-led initiatives, including the Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam campaign.
The FAO report notes Asia is the only region to gain forest area from 1990 to 2025, contributing to a significant reduction in global deforestation rates.

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Story summary

India rose to 9th in global forest area ranking and kept 3rd in annual forest area gain, per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2025.
The gain stems from afforestation programs and community-led initiatives, including the Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam campaign.
The FAO report notes Asia is the only region to gain forest area from 1990 to 2025, contributing to a significant reduction in global deforestation rates.