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The objectives of the Mission during 12th Plan period includes
1. increased forest/tree cover and improved quality of forest cover in two to eight million hectares,
2. improved ecosystem services including biodiversity, hydrological services,
3. increased forest-based livelihood income of households, living in and around the forests, and
4. enhanced annual CO2 sequestration.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, today on 20th February 2014 (Thursday) has approved a proposal of the Ministry of Environment and Forests for a National Mission for a Green India (GIM) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
ObjectivesThe objectives of the Mission during 12th Plan period includes
1. increased forest/tree cover and improved quality of forest cover in two to eight million hectares,
2. improved ecosystem services including biodiversity, hydrological services,
3. increased forest-based livelihood income of households, living in and around the forests, and
4. enhanced annual CO2 sequestration.
