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India Targets 3 Billion Tonnes Carbon Sink by 2030

10/31/2025

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India aims to add 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030 through policies expanding forest cover.
The National Mission for a Green India aims to expand forest cover by 10 million hectares.
The National Agroforestry Policy promotes planting trees on farmlands.
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund and the Green Credit Program support these efforts.
Joint Forest Management engages locals in conservation and the Mangrove Initiative restores coastal habitats.

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India aims to add 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon sink by 2030 through policies expanding forest cover.
The National Mission for a Green India aims to expand forest cover by 10 million hectares.
The National Agroforestry Policy promotes planting trees on farmlands.
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund and the Green Credit Program support these efforts.
Joint Forest Management engages locals in conservation and the Mangrove Initiative restores coastal habitats.