What is the total plantation budget for afforestation schemes in the financial year 2025?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) ₹684 Crores

Explanation:

• In the Union Budget 2024-25 (presented for the fiscal year 2025), the government allocated ₹684 Crores for afforestation.
• This budget is primarily directed toward the Green India Mission and other national afforestation programs.
• The funds are aimed at increasing forest cover, improving carbon sequestration, and restoring ecological balance.
• The allocation supports state-level initiatives through the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund) framework.
• A significant focus is placed on agro-forestry and urban forestry (Nagar Van) to achieve climate goals.

• The National Mission for a Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
• India has a target to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

• While various environmental sub-schemes have different totals, the consolidated figure for the major afforestation thrust in FY25 was 684 Cr.