By bringing all tree plantation efforts under a unified system, Maharashtra is set to advance its long-term environmental goals. In this direction, the Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, approved the creation of a Green Maharashtra Commission to oversee an ambitious plan to plant 300 crore trees across the state by 2047. 

State’s forest cover

Currently, Maharashtra’s forest and tree cover stands at around 21.25 per cent, which is much lower than the 33 per cent target recommended under India’s forest policy.