7th Meeting of Governing Body of National CAMPA chaired by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav
National CAMPA reviewed fund use, digital monitoring systems, and new conservation schemes at its 7th Governing Body meeting.
- National CAMPA reviewed compensatory afforestation, fund transfers, digital monitoring, and conservation proposals at its 7th Governing Body meeting.
- Digital Annual Plan of Operations will require States and Union Territories to submit Annual Plans of Operation through an online workflow-enabled system from FY 2026-27.
- Harit-SANKALP provides QR-code-based traceability for seed sources, nurseries, and planting material.
- MISHTI has received a revised outlay of Rs. 600 crore and a three-year extension till 2029.
The 7th Governing Body meeting of National CAMPA reviewed compensatory afforestation, fund transfers, and new conservation proposals. The meeting is important for UPSC because it links forest restoration, wildlife conservation, and digital public finance management.
What happened
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav at CASFOS, Coimbatore. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh, senior officials, and Governing Body members were present.
UPSC may ask how compensatory afforestation funds, digital accountability, and biodiversity-linked schemes can improve forest governance while addressing implementation gaps, local participation, and ecological outcomes.
