Bengal Sandalwood Trees: Mass afforestation drive in Bengal: White and red sandalwood trees planted along Red Road
Over the past decade, the forest area has witnessed an increase from 17.2% in 2011 to 21.6% in 2021. Additionally, the forest protected area network has risen from 4.5% to 5.2% of the state's geographical area. As part of ongoing conservation efforts, the state government secured a Rs 650-crore agreement under JICA assistance for forest and biodiversity conservation.
Source: indiatimes.com
