The CAG report, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, revealed that the Green
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Why in news
The CAG report highlighted a significant shortfall in the Green India Mission's (GIM) forest cover targets, revealing systemic issues in implementation and monitoring.
Background
The CAG report revealed that the Green India Mission achieved only 0.03 million hectares of forest cover increase against a target of 1.4 million hectares (2015-16 to 2024-25). The mission faced a 97.57% shortfall due to poor financial management and lack of convergence with existing schemes across 16 states and UTs.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeGreen India Mission (GIM): A government initiative to enhance forest/tree cover and improve ecosystem services.
- BodyCAG: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of the country.
- FactGIM shortfall: 97.57% discrepancy between target (1.4 million hectares) and achievement (0.03 million hectares).
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the challenges in implementing large-scale afforestation schemes in India and suggest measures to ensure better convergence and monitoring.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- lack of inter-departmental convergence
- financial mismanagement and inflated data
- monitoring and accountability mechanisms
- way forward: technology-driven monitoring
Keywords: ecosystem services · convergence · accountability · afforestation · audit evaluation
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