CAMPA
CAMPA stands for the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority. It was established in India to manage funds for afforestation and reforestation efforts. This initiative aims to compensate for forest land diverted for non-forest purposes. CAMPA promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. It plays a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and enhancing ecological balance across the country.
The Union Environment Ministry has directed states and union territories to require proof of completion of penal afforestation before granting final approval to infrastructure projects that cleared forests...
April 29, 2026