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16th Finance Commission overhauls forest formula, rewards open forests, growth

The 16th Finance Commission has revised its formula for forest conservation, introducing significant changes to incentivize states. The new formula aims to provide greater financial rewards to states that actively work towards conserving existing dense forests and expanding their forest cover. It also emphasizes the effective management of ecological risks associated with forests. This overhaul is expected to encourage states to adopt more proactive and robust strategies for forest protection and management, aligning with national and international conservation goals. The adjustments reflect a move towards performance-based incentives, recognizing the crucial role of forests in ecological balance and climate change mitigation.

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